Start David Njoku 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.
TEDavid NjokuLAC · TE12
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Clear startGunnar Helm- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 3.4 pts/game).
David Njoku and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Gunnar Helm on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Njoku | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 David Njoku vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Njoku 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 David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Njoku or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, David Njoku or Gunnar Helm?
David Njoku hosts ARI (easy) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). David Njoku 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.