Colby Parkinson · Gunnar Helm · 2026 week 1

Colby Parkinson or Gunnar Helm?

Start Gunnar HelmGunnar Helm projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Colby Parkinson in week 1, drawing NYJ — the 6th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Colby Parkinson vs SF 5.4 9th · soft 11.7 – healthy
Gunnar Helm START vs NYJ 8.0 6th · soft 6.3 – healthy

TEs vs SF recently: Tyler Warren 3 pts (W16) · Colston Loveland 15.4 pts (W17) · AJ Barner 1.4 pts (W18).

TEs vs NYJ recently: Taysom Hill 11.3 pts (W16) · Hunter Henry 10.9 pts (W17) · Dawson Knox 8.4 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.