David Njoku · Gunnar Helm · 2026 week 9

David Njoku or Gunnar Helm?

Wondering who you should start this week — David Njoku 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 David Njoku in week 9, drawing JAX — the 23rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
David Njoku	vs HOU	1.5	28th · tough	6.4	–	IR
Gunnar Helm START	vs JAX	5.4	23rd	7.8	–	healthy

TEs vs HOU recently: Daniel Bellinger 0.5 pts (W5) · Nate Boerkircher 6.8 pts (W6) · Thomas Fidone II 2.9 pts (W7).

TEs vs JAX recently: Dallas Goedert 3.8 pts (W5) · Foster Moreau 12.7 pts (W6) · Tyler Warren 1.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Gunnar Helm projects 3.9 points higher in PPR.
David Njoku faces HOU, 28th most generous to TEs.
David Njoku is flagged OUT.
Gunnar Helm faces JAX, 23rd most generous to TEs.

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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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.