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Gunnar Helm vs Luke MusgraveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Luke Musgrave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.8 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Luke Musgrave is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Luke Musgrave edges Gunnar Helm by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Luke Musgrave goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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TETennessee Titans#40
Gunnar Helm
PPG
4.4
Games
16
Rec
44
Rec Yds
357
Rec TDs
2
Targets
55
Bye
Week 9
TEGreen Bay Packers#99PPG LEADER
Luke Musgrave
PPG
4.8
Games
14
Rec
30
Rec Yds
335
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Gunnar Helm
Luke Musgrave

Head to Head

4.4 PPG4.8 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Gunnar Helm is producing at 20% of elite pace and Luke Musgrave at 22%. That ranking gap means Gunnar Helm carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gunnar Helm vs Luke Musgrave: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Gunnar Helm and Luke Musgrave is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG with the Tennessee Titans across 16 games, and Luke Musgrave posted 4.8 with the Green Bay Packers in 14.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Gunnar Helm had 44 catches for 357 yards; Luke Musgrave posted 30 for 335. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Gunnar Helm has his bye in Week 9, and Luke Musgrave 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.

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: Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Luke Musgrave outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Luke Musgrave's 14. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Gunnar Helm scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gunnar Helm vs Luke Musgrave: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGunnar HelmLuke Musgrave
PPG (Half-PPR)4.44.8
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7067
Receptions4430
Rec/Game2.82.1
Receiving Yards357335
Rec Yds/Game22.323.9
Receiving TDs22
Targets5542
Target Share/Game3.43.0
Age23-
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 10

Summary

Luke Musgrave outscored Gunnar Helm by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (4.8 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 Gunnar Helm or Luke Musgrave in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Luke Musgrave has the edge at 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave average in 2025?

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Luke Musgrave's bye weeks in 2026?

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Luke Musgrave a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Luke Musgrave outscored Gunnar Helm by 0.4 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.

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