Gunnar Helm or Tyler Higbee?
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: Tyler Higbee
- Rest of season: Gunnar Helm — 4 of 5 experts
- Trade value: close to even
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| Gunnar Helm | Tyler Higbee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 5 experts rank Gunnar Helm ahead · 1 rank Tyler Higbee ahead | TE31#29–#35edge | TE35#30–#43 |
| Week 5 | TE33#31–#34 | TE24#18–#30edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 5.4 | 7.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #189 overall | 4 #240 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +47 ranks · +92 val | +176 ranks · +154 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 3% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, Gunnar Helm or Tyler Higbee?
- Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE33 (range #31–#34) and Tyler Higbee at TE24 (range #18–#30). Projections: 5.4 vs 7.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Tyler Higbee?
- Gunnar Helm. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE31 (range #29–#35) vs Tyler Higbee TE35 (range #30–#43). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Gunnar Helm ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Gunnar Helm for Tyler Higbee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #189 overall and Tyler Higbee #240, 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.