Start Gunnar Helm or Theo Johnson?
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
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46Who to start
Clear startGunnar Helm- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.7 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.7 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Gunnar Helm on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 1.9 |
| 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 Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Gunnar Helm in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.7 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Gunnar Helm for 6.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Theo Johnson?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Theo Johnson 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.