Start Dallas Goedert 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
Dallas Goedert and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Dallas Goedert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dallas Goedert vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start Dallas Goedert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Dallas Goedert for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Gunnar Helm?
Dallas Goedert hosts WAS (easy) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). Dallas Goedert 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.