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Gunnar Helm Comes Alive in Unexpected Slugfest
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm hauled in five of nine targets for 76 yards in the team's 43-36 overtime loss to the hosting Cincinnati Bengals. Helm led the team in receiving yards on Sunday and set career highs with his yardage and target total. In fact, the former Texas Longhorn fell just three yards shy of matching his receiving total for the season in this game alone. It was a nice effort on a day that the team was short a receiving option in wideout Carnell Tate (shoulder). Unfortunately, Helm has been too spotty for fantasy managers to trust consistently, and he's likely to lose considerable volume when Tate returns. That said, he's worth watching in deeper formats, as the Titans rank in the bottom half of the NFL in run rate and Helm is out there for most snaps. Tennessee's options will be out of play in Week 9 with the team on bye.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Gunnar Helm Still a Bad Fantasy Option Despite Favorable Matchup
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm continues to play a significant role in the team's offense without generating much fantasy production. The second-year tight end played 84% of Tennessee's offensive snaps against Cleveland last week but managed just three receptions for 24 yards on four targets. Despite playing nearly 80% of the team's offensive snaps this season, Helm has struggled to establish a consistent connection with quarterback Cam Ward and is averaging fewer than four PPR fantasy points per game. This week's matchup against Cincinnati offers some encouragement, as the Bengals have allowed 14.8 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends, the 11th-most in the NFL. The absence of leading receiver Carnell Tate (shoulder) could also open up additional opportunities for Helm in the passing game. However, his limited looks and Tennessee's overall offensive struggles make him difficult to trust even in a favorable matchup. Helm remains a touchdown-dependent TE2 who should stay on fantasy benches outside of much deeper leagues.
Source: The Football Database
Source: The Football Database
Gunnar Helm a Tough Play in Week 7
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm remains a questionable option for fantasy managers and should stay on the bench in Week 7. Helm wasn't targeted in Week 6 and has failed to record a reception in his last two games. He has just one reception in his last three games and has recorded more than two receptions in just one game this season, a Week 1 win over the New York Jets. Along with his limited usage, he is averaging a slim 6.7 yards per reception and has yet to find the end zone in 2026. In Week 7, the Titans take on the Cleveland Browns, who allowed Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Cuevas to haul in four receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown last week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gunnar Helm a Bench Stash Against Colts
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm is a clear bench option in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts. The young tight end started the season as a solid short-passing option, but in the last two weeks, he has just one catch on two targets. It seems that quarterback Cam Ward has been looking elsewhere, making it hard for fantasy managers to expect Helm to take advantage of the 23rd-ranked defense in fantasy points allowed to tight ends. Helm could become a solid fantasy option sometime in the near future, but for now, he is more of a dynasty option than a redraft option. Unless Ward shows signs of improvement and the offense manages to score more in coming games, Helm should remain out of fantasy lineups. Despite a great matchup, Helm should not be in fantasy starting lineups in Week 6.
Source: RotoBaller TE Rankings
Source: RotoBaller TE Rankings
Gunnar Helm Stays off Fantasy Radar for Week 5 vs. Houston
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm was barely involved against Baltimore, catching his only target for five yards before converting Tennessee's late two-point attempt. Helm has nine receptions for just 60 yards through four games despite playing nearly 79% of Tennessee's offensive snaps. He ranks third on the team in targets but has yet to receive a red-zone look, and he simply has not developed into a consistent weapon for Cam Ward in his second season. Helm appeared on the injury report Thursday with a knee issue and was limited, but he upgraded to full participation Friday and is good to go this weekend. The matchup is fairly neutral, with Houston allowing roughly middle-of-the-pack fantasy production to tight ends. Until Tennessee starts using Helm more aggressively downfield or near the goal line, there isn't enough upside to justify starting him outside of very deep or tight-end premium formats.
Source: Yahoo
Source: Yahoo
Gunnar Helm Remains a Low-Upside Tight End Option in Week 4
Tennessee Titans Tight End Gunnar Helm ranks third on the team in targets but his opportunities have produced very little fantasy value. The second year tight end has caught eight of 11 targets for 55 yards through three games and finished with two catches for 14 yards on four targets against the Giants last week. His average depth of target sits at just 3.5 yards, meaning most of those opportunities are coming very close to the line of scrimmage and giving him little room for a legitimate fantasy performance. Baltimore has been lower than average against tight ends in fantasy, allowing 12.6 PPR points per game to the position through three weeks, including two receiving touchdowns. However, the Ravens have only allowed three total passing touchdowns in three games, which doesn't exactly help a touchdown-dependent tight end. Helm can remain rostered in deeper or tight-end premium leagues, but fantasy managers should look elsewhere for a Week 4 starter.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Gunnar Helm a Low-End Streaming Option Against Giants
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm saw his production dip in Week 2, catching both of his targets for 13 yards after opening the season with four receptions for 28 yards. He has six catches for 41 yards through two games and is tied for second on the team with seven targets. Tennessee's passing offense has not generated enough production to support multiple pass catchers, with Cam Ward averaging only 161.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 25th among qualifying quarterbacks. There is some reason for optimism this week against the Giants, however, as Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson caught six of nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown against New York on Monday night. Helm has not received enough volume or red-zone involvement to be considered a dependable fantasy starter. Still, the matchup makes him a reasonable desperation streamer for managers seeking help at a thin position.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Daniel Bellinger Looks Like the Clear TE2 in Tennessee
Tennessee Titans tight end Daniel Bellinger made a limited impact in his team's Week 1 loss to the New York Jets, recording one catch for seven yards on one target. After spending the first four years of his NFL career with the New York Giants, Bellinger followed former Giants head coach and current Titans play-caller to Tennessee this offseason. There was some thought over the summer that Bellinger would carve out a meaningful role in the Titans' passing game, but it was incumbent Titans tight end Gunnar Helm who recorded four catches for 28 yards on five targets in Week 1. Bellinger also played just 14 snaps, compared to 38 for Helm. Given that the questionable Tennessee passing game may have trouble supporting high-end fantasy production even for its highly featured pieces, Bellinger appears unlikely to play a fantasy-relevant role in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gunnar Helm Not In Play for Tough Eagles Week 2 Matchup
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles defense in Week 2 of the NFL season. The sophomore tight end was one of the few semi-encouraging pieces of the passing game in Week 1, catching four of five targets for 28 yards, and playing 76% of Tennessee's offensive snaps. This followed a promising rookie season in which the Texas product set the franchise record for receptions by a rookie tight end. However, Philadelphia limited Washington tight ends Chig Okonkwo and John Bates to a combined four catches for 29 yards last week, and allowed the second-fewest points to opposing tight ends last season. Helm has shown promise in his young NFL career, but this is not a matchup fantasy managers want to chase. He's better left on benches in Week 2.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Gunnar Helm has TE2 Streaming Potential in Season Opener Against Jets
Tennessee Titans second-year tight end Gunnar Helm is not going to be considered a TE1 yet in any fantasy football leagues as he begins his second year in the NFL, but there is intriguing potential with the former fourth-rounder from the University of Texas now that Chig Okonkwo is no longer in town in 2026. In 16 games with the Titans as a rookie in 2025 while sharing snaps and targets with Okonkwo, Helm caught 44 of 55 targets for 357 yards and two touchdowns. The 24-year-old will be looking to build on those numbers as a sophomore in a new offense led by coordinator Brian Daboll. The 6-foot-5, 241-pounder gradually took over as Tennessee's primary tight end late last year and has a path to a much bigger year under Daboll, especially if second-year QB Cam Ward can take the necessary steps towards improvement in his second season. In a Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday, fantasy managers in deeper two-TE leagues can absolutely use Helm in a starting spot as he looks to get his second season started on the right foot.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Gunnar Helm a Deep-League Sleeper to Target on the Waiver Wire
Across 16 games (10 starts) as a rookie in 2025, Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm recorded 44 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets. While Helm flashed higher levels of production upside throughout the year, his opportunity was limited by the presence of veteran tight end Chig Okonkwo. Entering 2026, Okonkwo is now a member of the Washington Commanders, and Helm profiles as the clear TE1 in Tennessee. The Titans have more talent at wide receiver in 2026 than they did a year ago after adding Carnell Tate in the draft and Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency. Still, Helm should benefit from his increased playing time and the expected growth of Titans quarterback Cam Ward in his second NFL season. In deeper league formats, Helm could be a sleeper tight end option to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gunnar Helm Emerging as a Deep-League Sleeper
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm is a name to watch on draft day. He is listed as the starting tight end on the Titans' depth chart and is in line for plenty of targets from quarterback Cam Ward in 2026. Helm is currently rostered in just 3% of Yahoo leagues. Based on roster percentages, he is most likely going to be available on your waiver wire, and he is an intriguing stash option in deeper leagues with 14 to 16 teams. Helm, whom the Titans drafted in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft, recorded 44 receptions for 357 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie last season. He currently ranks as RotoBaller's No. 32 tight end. Helm is worth monitoring as the 2026 campaign gets underway.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Gunnar Helm Has Momentum on His Side Entering 2026
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm finished the 2025 season on a very strong note, and he'll look to pick up exactly where he left off as the 2026 campaign gets underway. Helm was the overall TE31 as a rookie. He had at least four catches in six of his final 12 games last year, including an impressive stat line of 20 catches, 141 yards, and one touchdown over the last six weeks. His emergence might have been a motivating factor in the Titans' decision to let Chig Okonkwo walk in free agency. Helm is now the undisputed No. 1 tight end in Tennessee, and while he'll likely face competition for targets from Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, he figures to handle a decent target share throughout the upcoming season. The Texas product is currently the TE31 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings, but he has legitimate top-18 upside in both dynasty and redraft formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brian Daboll Thinks Titans' Deep Passing Game Needs to Improve
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that the team's deep passing game is something that needs to improve, according to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. Daboll was also quick to point out that the team's struggles down the field are not all on second-year quarterback Cam Ward. The former first overall pick has not looked sharp in the preseason or during training camp while learning Daboll's offense, and he went 8-for-12 passing for 69 yards while mostly working underneath in the team's preseason game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Ward has yet to link up with rookie first-round receiver Carnell Tate in the preseason either, although the Titans' coaching staff has not seemed very worried. The 24-year-old from Miami predictably struggled in his first NFL campaign in 2025, completing just 59.8% of his pass attempts for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 17 games. The Titans added weapons for Ward going into Year 2, but if his accuracy and deep-ball prowess do not improve, it could be more of the same in 2026. At best, fantasy managers should be targeting Ward as a low-end QB2 with upside as he continues to develop.
Source: TitanInsider.com - Terry McCormick
Source: TitanInsider.com - Terry McCormick
Gunnar Helm Sees Just One Target in Preseason Opener
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm hauled in his only target for 16 yards in the team's 19-13 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Helm caught a screen pass on third-and-long and took it for a first down. The bad news was that a split was evident between him and former New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger. Helm played 14 of 21 first-team snaps, while Bellinger played 13 of 21. His past relationship with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is likely to make him a factor in this offense, and we should continue to see a split between the two. The second-year tight end was hoping for an expanded role after Chig Okonkwo joined the Washington Commanders, but that appears not to be the case entering 2026. While some lists have Helm as a strong late-round fantasy draft pick, it may be best to pass on him and look for other options this season.
Source: Jim Wyatt
Source: Jim Wyatt
