Should I start Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE27 · range #23–#35
Consensus TE27 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE27 | 23 | 35 | ±3.3 | #143 | 7.0 |
| Half PPR | TE28 | 25 | 34 | ±2.5 | #151 | 5.5 |
| Standard | TE29 | 26 | 35 | ±2.5 | #160 | 4.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 7% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #23AJ BarnerSit
- #24Oronde Gadsden IISit
- #25Pat FreiermuthSit
- #27Gunnar HelmSit
- #27Terrance FergusonSit
- #28Evan EngramSit
- #29David NjokuSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Gunnar Helm in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE27 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #23 to #35. The consensus projection is 7.0 PPR points.
- Where is Gunnar Helm ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE27 for Week 1, and flex #137 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #23 to #35.