Start Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Clear startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 9.5 |
| 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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). Gunnar Helm 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.