Gunnar Helm vs Jake Ferguson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Gunnar Helm and Jake Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Gunnar Helm finished the 2025 season at 4.4 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 for the Dallas Cowboys (17 games).
That 4.3-point weekly advantage for Jake Ferguson 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.
Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 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 Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Gunnar Helm is off Week 5 and Jake Ferguson Week 7. 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.
