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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Gunnar HelmWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

David Njoku is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

David Njoku is the better fantasy play this season.

David Njoku has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (6.3 to 4.4), and David Njoku's 4 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TECleveland Browns#26PPG LEADER

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

6.3 PPG4.4 PPG

11 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% of elite pace and Gunnar Helm at 20%. That ranking gap means David Njoku carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

David Njoku vs Gunnar Helm: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.3 fantasy points per game in 11 games. Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans) came in at 4.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

David Njoku carries a 1.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. David Njoku had 33 catches for 293 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.

One scheduling note: David Njoku is off Week 11 and Gunnar Helm Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: David Njoku (age 29) 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?

•David Njoku outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•David Njoku scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Gunnar Helm saw 55 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Gunnar Helm is 6 years younger than David Njoku (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Gunnar Helm: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Gunnar Helm
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	4.4
Games Played	11	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	70
Receptions	33	44
Rec/Game	3.0	2.8
Receiving Yards	293	357
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	22.3
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	48	55
Target Share/Game	4.4	3.4
Age	29	23
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, David Njoku holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.3 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, David Njoku has the edge at 6.3 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 David Njoku and Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is David Njoku or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

David Njoku outscored Gunnar Helm by 1.9 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.