Gunnar Helm vs Kyle Pitts
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
Kyle Pitts- Higher projection: 172 vs 130 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 216
- More points per game: 12.4 vs 5.7
Gunnar Helm and Kyle Pitts are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE25). Kyle Pitts typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Kyle Pitts at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Kyle Pitts carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 118 touches to Gunnar Helm's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Helm | Pitts |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 130 | 172 |
| Points / game | 5.7 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #216 | #75 |
| ADP | 233 | 68 |
| Positional rank | TE30 | TE2 |
| Snap share | 53% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 11 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| 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 Kyle Pitts.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Gunnar Helm or Kyle Pitts in 2026?
Kyle Pitts 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 Kyle Pitts?
Kyle Pitts carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Gunnar Helm and Kyle Pitts being drafted?
Kyle Pitts has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Gunnar Helm or Kyle Pitts?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts (TE6) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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