Start Colby Parkinson 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.
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE52
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Clear startGunnar Helm- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Colby Parkinson and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Start Gunnar Helm on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.6 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 77% | 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 Colby Parkinson vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start Gunnar Helm in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Colby Parkinson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.1 for Colby Parkinson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Gunnar Helm?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). Colby Parkinson 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.