Start Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor?
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
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Slight leanGunnar Helm- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Gunnar Helm on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Gunnar Helm in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Mason Taylor?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy). Mason Taylor 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.