Start Gunnar Helm or Jake Ferguson?
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
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40Who to start
Clear startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Jake Ferguson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Jake Ferguson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| 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 Gunnar Helm vs Jake Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Jake Ferguson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Jake Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Jake Ferguson?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium). Jake Ferguson 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.