Gunnar Helm vs Mark Andrews: Who Should You Start?
Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Gunnar Helm (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.4 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 6.3 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Mark Andrews 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. Gunnar Helm had 44 catches for 357 yards; Mark Andrews posted 48 for 422. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Gunnar Helm sits Week 5 while Mark Andrews is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
