David Njoku · Gunnar Helm · 2026 week 1

David Njoku or Gunnar Helm?

Start Gunnar HelmGunnar Helm projects 4.6 PPR points clear of David Njoku 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
David Njoku vs ARI 3.4 3rd · soft 3.7 30 healthy
Gunnar Helm START vs NYJ 8.0 6th · soft 6.3 9 healthy

TEs vs ARI recently: Kyle Pitts 11.7 pts (W16) · Mike Gesicki 4.7 pts (W17) · Colby Parkinson 15.6 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?

David Njoku carries the higher trade value — 30 against 9 (a 70% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving David Njoku gets the most. Momentum: David Njoku -29 and Gunnar Helm -2 over the last 30 days.

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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.