Start Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE21Who to start
Clear startGunnar Helm- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 4.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.6 vs 4.4 projected points).
Gunnar Helm and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Oronde Gadsden travels to LAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 5.0 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Start Gunnar Helm on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Snap share | 78% | 48% |
| 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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden in Week 8?
Start Gunnar Helm in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 5.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 4.0 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy) and Oronde Gadsden plays at LAR (hard). Gunnar Helm draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.