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Start Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride?

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
5.0Clutch · Wk 8@ CIN
TETrey McBrideARI · TE1
20.4Clutch · Wk 8@ DAL

Who to start

Strong start
Trey McBride
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 5.0 projected points.
  • In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
  • Stronger baseline projection (19.3 vs 5.6 projected points).

Gunnar Helm and Trey McBride are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Trey McBride travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.

Start Trey McBride on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatHelmMcBride
Clutch Score (Wk 8)5.020.4
Baseline proj (week)5.619.3
Points / game (season)3.218.6
Snap share78%91%
Red-zone touches317

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 Trey McBride comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride in Week 8?

Start Trey McBride in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.4 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.

Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride?

Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 5.0 for Gunnar Helm.

Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Trey McBride?

Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy) and Trey McBride plays at DAL (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.