Colston Loveland 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
Colston Loveland- Higher projection: 215 vs 130 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 31 vs 216
- More points per game: 10.3 vs 5.7
Colston Loveland and Gunnar Helm are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Colston Loveland holds the edge in expert consensus (TE2 to TE25). Colston Loveland typically comes off the board first, around pick 40 (round 4) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Colston Loveland at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Colston Loveland carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 83 touches to Gunnar Helm's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Colston Loveland is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Loveland | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 215 | 130 |
| Points / game | 10.3 | 5.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #31 | #216 |
| ADP | 40 | 233 |
| Positional rank | TE12 | TE30 |
| Snap share | 63% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 7 |
| Age | 22 | 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: Colston Loveland or Gunnar Helm.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Colston Loveland or Gunnar Helm in 2026?
Colston Loveland 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, Colston Loveland or Gunnar Helm?
Colston Loveland carries the higher 2026 projection at 215 PPR points (12.7 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Colston Loveland and Gunnar Helm being drafted?
Colston Loveland has an ADP around pick 40 (round 4), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Colston Loveland or Gunnar Helm?
Expert consensus ranks Colston Loveland (TE2) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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