Start Gunnar Helm or Juwan Johnson?

Week 8 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 · TE24

5.0Clutch · Wk 8@ CIN

TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE22

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Gunnar Helm

Juwan Johnson is on a bye this week, so Gunnar Helm is the only one who plays.

Gunnar Helm and Juwan Johnson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Juwan Johnson is on a bye.

Juwan Johnson is on a bye this week, so Gunnar Helm is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Helm	Johnson
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	5.0	-
Baseline proj (week)	5.6	8.3
Points / game (season)	3.2	9.6
Snap share	78%	66%
Red-zone touches	3	6

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Gunnar Helm vs Juwan Johnson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Gunnar Helm or Juwan Johnson in Week 8?

Start Gunnar Helm in Week 8. Juwan Johnson is on a bye.

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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.