Start Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely?
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
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE1Who to start
Clear startIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Isaiah Likely are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Isaiah Likely on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Likely |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 9.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 27.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
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 Isaiah Likely comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Isaiah Likely?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium). Isaiah Likely 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.