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Who to Start

Week 1 · Matchup Edge

Who's the better start this week? Pick two players and we'll tell you who has the edge.

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Gunnar Helm
TE · TEN
This week
vs NYJ · @home · 2026-09-13
Projection
0.6 PPR pts · SIT (Bench)
Projected line
0.1 xTD · 5.4% anytime TD · 3 opp/g
Matchup · NYJ
11.811th-softest vs TE · Green · smash
Season · per game
3 rec · 22 rec yds · 3 tgt · 100% catch · 7.3 yd/tgt
Market
Impl 21.3 · Total 39.6 · Edge 🔒
AH
Austin Hooper
TE · ATL
This week
vs PIT · @away · 2026-09-13
Projection
0.6 PPR pts · SIT (Bench)
Projected line
0.09 xTD · 5% anytime TD · 2 opp/g
Matchup · PIT
14.42nd-softest vs TE · Green · smash
Season · per game
2 rec · 20 rec yds · 2 tgt · 100% catch · 10 yd/tgt
Market
Impl 19.8 · Total 42.6 · Edge 🔒
This week's edge
Start Gunnar Helm Slight lean
  • Softer matchup: 11th-easiest draw vs TEs.
  • Better game script: TEN implied for 21.3 vs ATL's 19.8.
FAQ
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Austin Hooper in Week 1?

Start Gunnar Helm over Austin Hooper in Week 1. Gunnar Helm projects for 0.6 PPR points to Austin Hooper's 0.6. Softer matchup: 11th-easiest draw vs TEs. Better game script: TEN implied for 21.3 vs ATL's 19.8.

PPR projections with matchup (Strength of Schedule) and Vegas game context. Green ▲ marks the better number. Full rankings and the exact betting edge are in BetLogic Pro. Updated 5:22 PM ET.