Charlie Kolar or Gunnar Helm?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Gunnar Helm
- Rest of season: Gunnar Helm — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Charlie Kolar | Gunnar Helm | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 6 experts rank Charlie Kolar ahead · 5 rank Gunnar Helm ahead | TE33#30–#37 | TE31#29–#35edge |
| Week 5 | TE46#36–#67 | TE33#31–#34edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 3.3 | 5.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #206 overall | 5 #189 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +89 ranks · +128 val | +47 ranks · +92 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 3% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Forearm) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.6599% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Charlie Kolar or Gunnar Helm?
- Gunnar Helm. This week's consensus has Charlie Kolar at TE46 (range #36–#67) and Gunnar Helm at TE33 (range #31–#34). Projections: 3.3 vs 5.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Charlie Kolar or Gunnar Helm?
- Gunnar Helm. Rest-of-season consensus: Charlie Kolar TE33 (range #30–#37) vs Gunnar Helm TE31 (range #29–#35). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Gunnar Helm ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Charlie Kolar for Gunnar Helm?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Charlie Kolar is ranked #206 overall and Gunnar Helm #189, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.