Start Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Terrance Ferguson is not projected to play this week, so Gunnar Helm is the only one who can score.
Gunnar Helm and Terrance Ferguson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Terrance Ferguson is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 5.0 PPR points to Terrance Ferguson's 0.0.
Start Gunnar Helm on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 5.6 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 78% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
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 Terrance Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson in Week 8?
Start Gunnar Helm in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Terrance Ferguson's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 5.0 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terrance Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Terrance Ferguson?
Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy) and Terrance Ferguson hosts LAC (medium). 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.