Gunnar Helm vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?
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 5 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
