MikeGesicki

News: 6 hours agoGesicki (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Spin: Gesicki is nursing a calf injury heading into a Monday night matchup against the Commanders, but it's encouraging to see him practicing in at least a limited fashion. The tight end has drawn 13 targets in his two games wearing a Bengals uniform, highlighted by a 7-91-0 performance Week 2 against the Chiefs. It's worth noting though that if Tee Higgins (hamstring), who was also limited in practice Thursday, manages to return Week 3, he could eat into Gesicki's target opportunities.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: The seventh-year pro posted uninspiring numbers in New England last season, averaging 3.8 fantasy points per game and scoring only two touchdowns. In Cincinnati, Gesicki will get an upgrade with quarterback Joe Burrow, as he plays the role of the primary pass-catching tight end in 11 personnel sets. Given the receving volume that wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will demand this season, however, Gesicki has a limited fantasy ceiling and shouldn't be drafted.