Start Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE7Who to start
Strong startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.9 vs 5.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.7 vs 5.6 projected points).
Gunnar Helm and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 11.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Start Tucker Kraft on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 5.0 | 11.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 5.6 | 10.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 10.2 |
| Snap share | 78% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 9 |
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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft in Week 8?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.9 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 5.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 11.9 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 5.0 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft?
Gunnar Helm plays at CIN (easy) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (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.