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Gunnar Helm vs Harold Fannin

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TETennessee Titans
Gunnar Helm
PPG
4.4
Games
16
Rec
44
Rec Yds
357
Rec TDs
2
Targets
55
Bye
Week 5
TECleveland BrownsPPG LEADER
Harold Fannin
PPG
9.4
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 10

Head to Head

4.4 PPG9.4 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Gunnar Helm vs Harold Fannin: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Gunnar Helm and Harold Fannin for your lineup, you are not alone. Gunnar Helm finished the 2025 season at 4.4 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Harold Fannin averaged 9.4 for the Cleveland Browns (16 games).

That 5.0-point weekly advantage for Harold Fannin is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Harold Fannin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Gunnar Helm profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Gunnar Helm finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin, but the floor gap is real.

Gunnar Helm has his bye in Week 5, and Harold Fannin rests in Week 10. 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.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin at 9.4 PPG, 5.0 points per game above Gunnar Helm's 4.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gunnar Helm or Harold Fannin in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin has the edge at 9.4 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 Gunnar Helm and Harold Fannin average in 2025?

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Harold Fannin averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Harold Fannin's bye weeks in 2026?

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Harold Fannin (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Harold Fannin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Harold Fannin outscored Gunnar Helm by 5.0 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.