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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Gunnar HelmWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 4.4), and Chigoziem Okonkwo's 2 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gunnar Helm is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

6.5 PPG4.4 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Gunnar Helm at 20%. That ranking gap means Gunnar Helm carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Gunnar Helm: The Full Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Gunnar Helm posted 4.4 PPG in 16 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Chigoziem Okonkwo the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chigoziem Okonkwo had 42 catches for 462 yards; Gunnar Helm posted 44 for 357. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has his bye in Week 5, and Gunnar Helm rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo saw 58 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Gunnar Helm: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Gunnar Helm
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	4.4
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	70
Receptions	42	44
Rec/Game	2.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	462	357
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	22.3
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	58	55
Target Share/Game	3.6	3.4
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 9

Summary

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Gunnar Helm by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (6.5 to 4.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chigoziem Okonkwo or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chigoziem Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Gunnar Helm by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.