Gunnar Helm vs Terrance Ferguson
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 100 pts
- More points per game: 5.7 vs 3.7
- More opportunity: 53% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
Gunnar Helm and Terrance Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Terrance Ferguson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE23 to TE25). Terrance Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 203 (round 17) to Gunnar Helm's pick 233. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Gunnar Helm at 130 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Terrance Ferguson at 100.
Last season Gunnar Helm carried the heavier workload (53% snap share, 55 touches to Terrance Ferguson's 26), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Gunnar Helm is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Helm | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 130 | 100 |
| Points / game | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Games played | 16 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #216 | #194 |
| ADP | 233 | 203 |
| Positional rank | TE30 | TE51 |
| Snap share | 53% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 4 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| 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 Terrance Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson in 2026?
Gunnar Helm is a clear call over Terrance Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson?
Gunnar Helm carries the higher 2026 projection at 130 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 100 for Terrance Ferguson.
Where are Gunnar Helm and Terrance Ferguson being drafted?
Terrance Ferguson has an ADP around pick 203 (round 17), while Gunnar Helm goes closer to pick 233 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Terrance Ferguson (TE23) ahead of Gunnar Helm (TE25) for 2026.
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