Start Gunnar Helm or Hunter Henry?
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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22
TEHunter HenryNE · TE23Who to start
Clear startHunter Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at SEA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.0 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Hunter Henry are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Hunter Henry travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Hunter Henry for 9.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Hunter Henry on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Henry |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Gunnar Helm vs Hunter Henry comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Hunter Henry in Week 1?
Start Hunter Henry in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Hunter Henry?
Our Clutch Score projects Hunter Henry for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Hunter Henry?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Hunter Henry plays at SEA (medium). Hunter Henry 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.