Brock Bowers vs Gunnar Helm
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Brock Bowers- Higher projection: 254 vs 130 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 35 vs 216
- More points per game: 14.7 vs 5.7
Brock Bowers and Gunnar Helm are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Brock Bowers holds the edge in expert consensus (TE3 to TE25). Brock Bowers typically comes off the board first, around pick 23 (round 2) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Brock Bowers at 254 PPR points (14.9 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Brock Bowers carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 88 touches to Gunnar Helm's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brock Bowers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Bowers | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 254 | 130 |
| Points / game | 14.7 | 5.7 |
| Games played | 12 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #35 | #216 |
| ADP | 23 | 233 |
| Positional rank | TE11 | TE30 |
| Snap share | 85% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 7 |
| Age | 23 | 24 |
| Bye week | 13 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brock Bowers or Gunnar Helm.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Bowers or Gunnar Helm in 2026?
Brock Bowers is a clear call over Gunnar Helm for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Brock Bowers or Gunnar Helm?
Brock Bowers carries the higher 2026 projection at 254 PPR points (14.9 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Brock Bowers and Gunnar Helm being drafted?
Brock Bowers has an ADP around pick 23 (round 2), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Bowers or Gunnar Helm?
Expert consensus ranks Brock Bowers (TE3) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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