TE · TEN · #84
Gunnar Helm
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 241 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 6, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- Texas
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,995
Range 1,762–2,221
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young TE with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
112.0 pts
6.6 PPG · 15.8 games
62.4 rec · 590.5 rec yds · 3.8 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 5.3/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyHelm caught 4 passes for 28 yards in 2026, finishing TE24. Finish path matters here: TE33 → TE24 is a breakout, not a development pitch. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Gunnar Helm.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
4.8
PPG
4.8
Positional finish
TE24
Key stats
- Rec: 4 (TE9)
- Rec yds: 28 (TE21)
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TE24 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | TE33 | 69.7 | 4.4 | 44 | 357 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 4.8 | NYJ | 46 plays · 70% pass | 28 · 4 rec | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 6.4 · scored 4.8 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +1.6.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- NYJ-38% · 140 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 52.6% mean
Pass-play participation
44.9%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Avg depth of target
- 5.6
- Drop %
- 3.6%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202516 G · 1 Out
- 15.8 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
R4 (120 overall) TE · that slot hit at 13.9% in 2010–2023 classes (n=36; contributor 27.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 3.52yd
- Cushion
- 4.87yd
- YAC above expected
- -0.81yd
- Air yards share
- 7.6%
16th of 35
32nd of 35
34th of 35
28th of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Gunnar Helm's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Helm scores 1,995 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Gunnar Helm's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 6.6 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Gunnar Helm in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.