2022 Receiving Stats
REC
32
YDS
362
TD
5
AVG
11.3
TAR
52
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
The Dolphins used the franchise tag to bring back Gesicki on the heels of a busy season in
which he ranked third among tight ends in targets (112) and fifth in catches (73). That volume is
exciting, but Gesicki didn’t do much with it, finishing eighth at the position with 780 yards while
scoring only two touchdowns. The inefficiency on a per-catch basis can be chalked up to both
Gesicki’s own shortcomings and those of QB Tua Tagovailoa, who will be under center for
Miami again in 2022. The offense made significant additions, most notably bringing in Tyreek
Hill. A receiving corps highlighted by Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson will demand plenty
of targets, but defenses will have to focus most of their resources outside, which should leave
Gesicki in favorable matchups over the middle. A third consecutive season north of 700
receiving yards is certainly within the 26-year-old’s grasp, but Gesicki may need to improve his
blocking to maximize his potential. He often found himself off the field in running situations,
including near the goal line, which helps explain why the 6-6, 250-pound Gesicki scored only
twice in 2021 after finding paydirt 11 times the previous two seasons. Read Past Outlooks

Inked by New England
Gesicki agreed Friday with the Patriots on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Gesicki remains in the AFC East, moving on after five seasons with the Dolphins to sign with a division rival. The athletic tight end took a back seat to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in 2022, with just a 32-362-5 receiving line through 17 regular-season appearances, but he logged two straight seasons with 700-plus receiving yards from 2020-21. Now in New England, Gesicki is set to form a tight end tandem with Hunter Henry, a superior blocker and capable pass catcher in his own right. Gesicki, however, boasts deep-threat and YAC abilities unique to the Patriots' tight end room, giving him the potential to emerge as an interesting fantasy option if he can establish a successful rapport with Mac Jones this offseason.
Gesicki remains in the AFC East, moving on after five seasons with the Dolphins to sign with a division rival. The athletic tight end took a back seat to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in 2022, with just a 32-362-5 receiving line through 17 regular-season appearances, but he logged two straight seasons with 700-plus receiving yards from 2020-21. Now in New England, Gesicki is set to form a tight end tandem with Hunter Henry, a superior blocker and capable pass catcher in his own right. Gesicki, however, boasts deep-threat and YAC abilities unique to the Patriots' tight end room, giving him the potential to emerge as an interesting fantasy option if he can establish a successful rapport with Mac Jones this offseason.
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How do Mike Gesicki's 2022 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
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Air Yards Per Game
27.2Air Yards Per Snap
1.03% Team Air Yards
9.0%% Team Targets
9.1%Avg Depth of Target
9.1 YdsCatch Rate
61.5%Drop Rate
1.9%Avg Yds After Catch
3.3% Targeted On Route
15.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Mike Gesicki run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Mike Gesicki
333 routes 52 targets
369 routes 59 targets
0 routes 0 targets
6 routes 0 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Mike Gesicki Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Mike Gesicki's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secShuttle Time
4.10 secCone Drill
6.76 secBroad Jump
129 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
34.00 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2018 second-round pick, Gesicki has a solid upward trend through three pro seasons, going from 202 yards to 570 to 703. He's missed only one game and dropped just two passes last year, but the Dolphins still don't seem to trust him as a blocker, allotting snaps shares of 65.0 and 62.4 percent the last two seasons. While most of the plays he misses are rushes, Gesicki also loses out on some chances to run routes in situations where the defense might not be expecting a pass. In any case, he finally showed off his athleticism in 2020, averaging a career-high 13.3 YPR (thanks in part to Ryan Fitzpatrick) and closing out the season with at least one 20-yard gain in seven consecutive games. He's never looked quite as explosive as his combine numbers — 4.54 40-yard dash, 41.5-inch vertical — seem to suggest, but Gesicki's disappointing YAC averages (3.2 in both 2019 and 2020) are partially offset by catching more passes downfield. His 11.1 aDOT in 2020 placed third among tight ends, behind only Dan Arnold (12.6) and Jared Cook (11.5). It also doesn't hurt that Gesicki displayed solid chemistry with QB Tua Tagovailoa last year, catching 29 of 43 targets (67.4 percent) for 308 yards and three touchdowns.
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Likely to depart as free agent
Gesicki is expected to part ways with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
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Productive in Week 18 win
Gesicki secured four of six targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 11-6 win over the Jets.
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Ends cold streak with touchdown
Gesicki secured two of four targets for 18 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Patriots.
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Makes one catch in loss
Gesicki secured one of two targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Packers.
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Remains uninvolved
Gesicki secured his only target for five yards during Saturday's 32-29 loss to the Bills.
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