Gunnar Helm vs Oronde Gadsden
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
Oronde Gadsden- Higher projection: 142 vs 130 pts
- More points per game: 8.8 vs 5.7
- More opportunity: 63% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
Gunnar Helm and Oronde Gadsden are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Gunnar Helm holds the edge in expert consensus (TE25 to TE27). Oronde Gadsden typically comes off the board first, around pick 154 (round 13) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Oronde Gadsden at 142 PPR points (8.3 per game) versus Gunnar Helm at 130.
Last season Oronde Gadsden carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 69 touches to Gunnar Helm's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Oronde Gadsden is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Helm | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 130 | 142 |
| Points / game | 5.7 | 8.8 |
| Games played | 16 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #216 | #229 |
| ADP | 233 | 154 |
| Positional rank | TE30 | TE15 |
| Snap share | 53% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 14 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
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 Oronde Gadsden.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden in 2026?
Oronde Gadsden is a clear call over Gunnar Helm for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
Oronde Gadsden carries the higher 2026 projection at 142 PPR points (8.3 per game), compared with 130 for Gunnar Helm.
Where are Gunnar Helm and Oronde Gadsden being drafted?
Oronde Gadsden has an ADP around pick 154 (round 13), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
Expert consensus ranks Gunnar Helm (TE25) ahead of Oronde Gadsden (TE27) for 2026.
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