Gunnar Helm vs Harold Fannin
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
Harold Fannin- Higher projection: 180 vs 130 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 73 vs 216
- More points per game: 11.7 vs 5.7
Gunnar Helm and Harold Fannin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Harold Fannin holds the edge in expert consensus (TE5 to TE25). Harold Fannin typically comes off the board first, around pick 71 (round 6) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Harold Fannin at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Harold Fannin carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 114 touches to Gunnar Helm's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Harold Fannin is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Helm | Fannin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 130 | 180 |
| Points / game | 5.7 | 11.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #216 | #73 |
| ADP | 233 | 71 |
| Positional rank | TE30 | TE6 |
| Snap share | 53% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 12 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Bye week | 9 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Gunnar Helm or Harold Fannin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Gunnar Helm or Harold Fannin in 2026?
Harold Fannin 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, Gunnar Helm or Harold Fannin?
Harold Fannin carries the higher 2026 projection at 180 PPR points (10.6 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Gunnar Helm and Harold Fannin being drafted?
Harold Fannin has an ADP around pick 71 (round 6), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Gunnar Helm or Harold Fannin?
Expert consensus ranks Harold Fannin (TE5) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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