Start Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Clear startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| 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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Oronde Gadsden?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.