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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gunnar Helm vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Taysom Hill and Gunnar Helm are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TENew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Gunnar Helm

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

4.4 PPG5.5 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Gunnar Helm carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gunnar Helm vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Gunnar Helm finished the 2025 season at 4.4 PPG over 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Taysom Hill clocked in at 5.5 across 14 appearances for the New Orleans Saints. A 1.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Gunnar Helm is the volume tight end in this matchup with 44 receptions for 357 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Gunnar Helm, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Gunnar Helm is off Week 9 and Taysom Hill Week 12. 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: Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Taysom Hill outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gunnar Helm vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gunnar Helm	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	5.5
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	77
Receptions	44	18
Rec/Game	2.8	1.3
Receiving Yards	357	195
Rec Yds/Game	22.3	13.9
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	55	0
Target Share/Game	3.4	0.0
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG, 1.1 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill outscored Gunnar Helm by 1.1 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.