Mike Gesicki

The Bengals' tight end situation is a bit of a platoon, but Gesicki is the primary pass-catcher of the group. He saw the first target of the game and showcased his athleticism on a 17-yard reception. Drew Sample, Tanner Hudson, and Charlie Grandy all mixed in, but Gesicki is the receiving option fantasy managers should roster. He is a fantasy TE2 heading into Week 16 against the Browns.

Gesicki played a muted role against the Cowboys as alpha wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase went absolutely ham to the tune of a 14-177-2 receiving line. Both Tanner Hudson and Drew Sample saw increased offensive snaps in this one, which is going to limit Gesicki's upside for the remainder of the season.

Iosivas wasn't asked to do a lot, but he made a great touchdown catch in traffic and held onto a 17-yard pass while getting drilled over the middle of the field. The emergence of Mike Gesicki has made Iosivas the clear fourth option in the passing game, alongside Chase Brown, and it's noteworthy for his fantasy value that he had just four targets despite the Bengals being down and needing to throw most of the game. He remains on the fantasy radar in deep leagues only while the Bengals are healthy.

The tight end finished third on the team in targets and had a solid game with the Bengals trailing and needing to throw for most of the contest. It's unlikely that the gamescript will lead to that much throwing next week against the Cowboys, but the Bengals should be able to move the ball with ease, which could set up a touchdown opportunity for the 29-year-old. That keeps him on the low-end TE2 radar for next week.