Start AJ Barner or Gunnar Helm?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE38
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Clear startAJ Barner- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NE, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.4 vs 7.7 pts/game).
AJ Barner and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. AJ Barner hosts NE (easy matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start AJ Barner on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Barner | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 88% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long AJ Barner vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start AJ Barner or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start AJ Barner in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, AJ Barner or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects AJ Barner for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, AJ Barner or Gunnar Helm?
AJ Barner hosts NE (easy) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). AJ Barner draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.