Start Chig Okonkwo 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.
TEChig OkonkwoQWAS · TE34
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Slight leanChig Okonkwo- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.5 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Chig Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Chig Okonkwo travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chig Okonkwo for 6.7 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Chig Okonkwo on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Okonkwo | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Chig Okonkwo vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start Chig Okonkwo in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chig Okonkwo or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Chig Okonkwo for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Chig Okonkwo or Gunnar Helm?
Chig Okonkwo plays at PHI (hard) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). Chig Okonkwo 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.