Cade Otton 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Gunnar Helm- Higher projection: 130 vs 122 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 216 vs 230
Cade Otton and Gunnar Helm are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Gunnar Helm holds the edge in expert consensus (TE25 to TE28). Cade Otton typically comes off the board first, around pick 233 (round 20) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Gunnar Helm at 130 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Cade Otton at 122.
Last season Cade Otton carried the heavier workload (93% snap share, 81 touches to Gunnar Helm's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Gunnar Helm is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Gunnar Helm is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Otton | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 122 | 130 |
| Points / game | 7.6 | 5.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #230 | #216 |
| ADP | 233 | 233 |
| Positional rank | TE21 | TE30 |
| Snap share | 93% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 7 |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm in 2026?
Gunnar Helm is a slight lean over Cade Otton for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm?
Gunnar Helm carries the higher 2026 projection at 130 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 122 for Cade Otton.
Where are Cade Otton and Gunnar Helm being drafted?
Cade Otton has an ADP around pick 233 (round 20), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm?
Expert consensus ranks Gunnar Helm (TE25) ahead of Cade Otton (TE28) for 2026.
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