Start Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm?
Week 8 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.
TECade OttonTB · TE27
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE24Who to start
Clear startCade Otton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.3 vs 5.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.9 vs 5.6 projected points).
Cade Otton and Gunnar Helm are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy matchup) and Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Start Cade Otton on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 8.3 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 7.9 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 94% | 78% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Cade Otton vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm in Week 8?
Start Cade Otton in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.3 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Cade Otton for 8.3 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 5.0 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Gunnar Helm?
Cade Otton hosts ATL (easy) and Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy). Cade Otton draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.