Start Brenton Strange 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.
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Clear startBrenton Strange- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.5 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Brenton Strange and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Brenton Strange on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brenton Strange vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start Brenton Strange in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Brenton Strange for 8.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Gunnar Helm?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). Brenton Strange 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.