Gunnar Helm vs Mason Taylor
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
Gunnar Helm- Higher projection: 130 vs 96 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 216 vs 278
- More points per game: 6.8 vs 1.8
Gunnar Helm and Mason Taylor are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Gunnar Helm holds the edge in expert consensus (TE25 to TE33). Mason Taylor typically comes off the board first, around pick 224 (round 19) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Gunnar Helm at 130 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Mason Taylor at 96.
Last season Gunnar Helm carried the heavier workload (0% snap share, 5 touches to Mason Taylor's 3), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Gunnar Helm is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Helm | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 130 | 96 |
| Points / game | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #216 | #278 |
| ADP | 233 | 224 |
| Positional rank | TE22 | TE49 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
| Age | 24 | 22 |
| Bye week | 9 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor in 2026?
Gunnar Helm is a clear call over Mason Taylor for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor?
Gunnar Helm carries the higher 2026 projection at 130 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 96 for Mason Taylor.
Where are Gunnar Helm and Mason Taylor being drafted?
Mason Taylor has an ADP around pick 224 (round 19), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor?
Expert consensus ranks Gunnar Helm (TE25) ahead of Mason Taylor (TE33) for 2026.
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