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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gunnar Helm vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (8.9 to 4.4), and Tyler Warren's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gunnar Helm is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Gunnar Helm

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

4.4 PPG8.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Gunnar Helm is producing at 20% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gunnar Helm vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

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. Tyler Warren (Indianapolis Colts) came in at 8.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyler Warren carries a 4.5-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.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 yards, while Gunnar Helm profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Gunnar Helm finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Gunnar Helm is off Week 9 and Tyler Warren Week 13. 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

If you can acquire Tyler Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Gunnar Helm is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Gunnar Helm's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 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 Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gunnar Helm	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	8.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	151
Receptions	44	76
Rec/Game	2.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	357	817
Rec Yds/Game	22.3	48.1
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	55	112
Target Share/Game	3.4	6.6
Age	23	24
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyler Warren holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.9 points per game. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gunnar Helm or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored Gunnar Helm by 4.5 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.