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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gunnar Helm vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Tucker Kraft outscored Gunnar Helm by 8.2 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Tucker Kraft is the clear pick. Gunnar Helm profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Gunnar Helm

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

4.4 PPG12.6 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Gunnar Helm is producing at 20% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gunnar Helm vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Tucker Kraft put up 12.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Gunnar Helm managed 4.4 across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans. A 8.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

The per-game difference of 8.2 points favors Tucker Kraft, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Gunnar Helm had 44 catches for 357 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. 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 9 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tucker Kraft is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Gunnar Helm is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 139 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Gunnar Helm contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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 Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gunnar Helm	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	12.6
Games Played	16	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	101
Receptions	44	32
Rec/Game	2.8	4.0
Receiving Yards	357	489
Rec Yds/Game	22.3	61.1
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	55	44
Target Share/Game	3.4	5.5
Age	23	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

12.6 PPG for Tucker Kraft versus 4.4 for Gunnar Helm in 2025. The baseline favors Tucker Kraft, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 8.2 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Gunnar Helm by 8.2 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.