Start Dalton Kincaid 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.
TEDalton KincaidBUF · TE5
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Clear startDalton Kincaid- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.6 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Dalton Kincaid and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Kincaid travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Dalton Kincaid on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kincaid | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 18.0 | 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 Dalton Kincaid vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start Dalton Kincaid in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Kincaid for 8.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Kincaid or Gunnar Helm?
Dalton Kincaid plays at HOU (hard) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). Dalton Kincaid 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.