Start George Kittle 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.
TEGeorge KittleSF · TE39
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22Who to start
Strong startGeorge Kittle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.9 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (10.0 vs 7.7 pts/game).
George Kittle and Gunnar Helm are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. George Kittle travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start George Kittle on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Kittle | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.9 | 6.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.0 | 7.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 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 George Kittle vs Gunnar Helm comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Kittle or Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
Start George Kittle in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Kittle or Gunnar Helm?
Our Clutch Score projects George Kittle for 10.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, George Kittle or Gunnar Helm?
George Kittle plays at LAR (easy) and Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard). George Kittle 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.