Mike Gesicki and the Bengals vs. the Patriots: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 2:59 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mike Gesicki will face a middle-of-the-pack pass defense in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), versus the New England Patriots. The Patriots were ranked 11th last season in terms of passing yards allowed, at 208.4 per game.

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Matchup Information

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Gesicki’s Current Injury Status

  • Gesicki is not listed on the injury report this week.

Gesicki’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
45 29 244 96 2 8.4

Gesicki’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Gesicki was 199th in the NFL with 96 total yards after the catch last year.
  • Gesicki averaged 8.4 yards per catch last year, with 244 yards on 29 receptions.
  • He averaged 5.4 yards per target last season (244 yards on 45 targets).

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The 208.4 yards per game allowed by the Patriots through the air last season made them the NFL’s 11th-ranked pass defense.
  • The New England pass defense ranked fourth in the league last season (19 passing TDs allowed).
  • The Patriots registered 10 interceptions a year ago, ranking them 23rd in the NFL.
  • By allowing 93.2 yards per game on the ground last year, New England was the NFL’s fourth-ranked run defense.
  • A season ago, the Patriots allowed 14 rushing scores, which ranked 11th in the NFL.

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