Austin Hooper · Gunnar Helm · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Gunnar Helm?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Gunnar Helm? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Gunnar HelmGunnar Helm projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing PHI — the 27th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.4 11th healthy
Gunnar Helm START vs PHI 6.3 27th · tough 6.8 5 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs PHI recently: Chig Okonkwo 1.6 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Gunnar Helm carries the higher trade value — 5 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Gunnar Helm gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.