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Gunnar Helm vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Gunnar Helm is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.4 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Gunnar Helm is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Gunnar Helm and Will Dissly are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETennessee Titans#40PPG LEADER
Gunnar Helm
PPG
4.4
Games
16
Rec
44
Rec Yds
357
Rec TDs
2
Targets
55
Bye
Week 9
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Gunnar Helm
Will Dissly

Head to Head

4.4 PPG3.9 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Gunnar Helm is producing at 20% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Gunnar Helm carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gunnar Helm vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Gunnar Helm (4.4 PPG) and Will Dissly (3.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Gunnar Helm played 16 games for the Tennessee Titans; Will Dissly suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Gunnar Helm had 44 catches for 357 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Gunnar Helm sits Week 9 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Gunnar Helm outscored Will Dissly by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Gunnar Helm scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Gunnar Helm saw 55 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gunnar Helm vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGunnar HelmWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)4.43.9
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7062
Receptions4432
Rec/Game2.82.0
Receiving Yards357285
Rec Yds/Game22.317.8
Receiving TDs22
Targets5542
Target Share/Game3.42.6
Age23-
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

Summary

4.4 PPG for Gunnar Helm versus 3.9 for Will Dissly in 2025. The baseline favors Gunnar Helm, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gunnar Helm or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Gunnar Helm has the edge at 4.4 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Gunnar Helm and Will Dissly average in 2025?

Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Gunnar Helm and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gunnar Helm or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Gunnar Helm outscored Will Dissly by 0.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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