Start Gunnar Helm or Mark Andrews?
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 · TE24
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE12Who to start
Strong startMark Andrews- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.6 vs 6.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Gunnar Helm and Mark Andrews are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Mark Andrews travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.1.
Start Mark Andrews on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.1 | 11.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| 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 Mark Andrews comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Mark Andrews in Week 1?
Start Mark Andrews in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Mark Andrews?
Our Clutch Score projects Mark Andrews for 11.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.1 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Mark Andrews?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Mark Andrews plays at IND (medium). Mark Andrews 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.