Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm was held under 10 receiving yards for the third time this season during Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. At times this season, Helm has flashed as a reliable pass catcher for Cameron Ward and the Titans offense. The 23-year-old rookie has managed to produce three TE1 performances this season, despite catching only two touchdowns. Entering Week 17, Helm will face the New Orleans Saints. The Saints' defense has allowed the third-fewest passing yards and the 11th-fewest passing touchdowns this season. The Titans could look to establish the run game early on Sunday with Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, since both running backs have been running well as of late. If the Titans lean into the run game early, Helm could be in for another small impact fantasy day. Helm should be viewed as a desperation play only in deeper fantasy leagues during Week 17.
Dec 27, 2025 9:57 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm (toe) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Helm entered Sunday listed as questionable due to a toe injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full practice on Friday. The rookie fourth-rounder has been a bright spot for the Titans this season, recording the most receptions among rookie tight ends in franchise history. Helm leads the team in catches and receiving yards over the last four games. During these four games, Helm has tallied 131 yards on 17 receptions and has found the back of the end zone once. He profiles as an upside TE2 in Week 16 for managers in deeper leagues.
Dec 21, 2025 12:43 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm (toe) is expected to play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Helm was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being upgraded to full on Friday. The rookie fourth-rounder has emerged as one of the few bright spots on the Titans' offense in recent weeks. He caught all four of his targets for 49 yards and his second touchdown of the season in last week's loss to the 49ers. The Texas product leads the team with 131 receiving yards over the past four games, ranking as the TE15 in that span. Helm's stock is trending up, and he projects as an upside TE2 option even in a tougher matchup on Sunday against a Kansas City Chiefs defense that has given up the fifth fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
Dec 20, 2025 4:12 PM EST
Across 14 games this season, Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (toe) has recorded 41 receptions for 347 yards and two touchdowns on 50 targets. Helm is officially listed as questionable to play in his team's Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a toe injury, but he was able to practice in full on Friday. If Helm is active in Week 16, he could have a chance to continue his late-season surge. Over his past five games. Helm has earned 25 targets, recording at least four receptions in four out of five contests. In his most recent game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15, he recorded four grabs for 49 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Titans split tight end snaps between Helm and veteran Chig Okonkwo, which limits the upside for both players. Still, Helm could offer appeal as a streaming tight end option for deep-league fantasy managers down the stretch of the season.
Dec 19, 2025 3:36 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm (toe) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week with a toe injury, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. Helm could draw a questionable tag in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs if he doesn't upgrade to a full practice on Friday. If the 23-year-old cannot gain clearance to play this weekend, it would set Chig Okonkwo up for more targets in the passing game and make him a much more attractive TE2 streamer in fantasy football. Both Helm and Okonkwo have been low-upside TE2 streamers for most of 2025 in an inconsistent Titans offense, but Helm has had a bigger role of late. The fourth-rounder has had at least four catches in the last five games and caught all four of his targets for 49 yards and his second touchdown of the year in last week's loss to the 49ers.
Dec 18, 2025 6:39 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (toe) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice ahead of Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 23-year-old rookie has been trending up in the Titans' offense, outscoring fellow tight end Chig Okonkwo since the bye week. Over the last five weeks, Helm is averaging 5.0 targets, 4.2 catches, and 32.0 yards per game. He also scored his second career touchdown last Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Moving forward, Helm should be viewed as a low-end TE2 for the rest of 2025, and he has the potential to be a low-end TE1 in future seasons if Tennessee's passing attack takes a step forward. Looking in the short term, Helm has a trickier matchup this week against the Chiefs, who have allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this year. Nevertheless, Helm is a potential streamer in deep leagues given that Sunday's game script will likely force the Titans to throw the ball early and often.
Dec 17, 2025 10:28 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm delivered another promising outing in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, hauling in all four of his targets for 49 yards and his second touchdown of the season. Helm left the game during the second half with a toe injury, but was able to return and still finished with another promising performance. The rookie fourth-rounder has recorded the most receptions by a rookie tight end in Titans franchise history, with three games still left to play. While his routes have still been limited as he splits reps with Chig Okonkwo, Helm has been a strong target earner with 29% targets per route run since Week 11, ranking second among tight ends with at least 75 routes over that stretch. He has at least four receptions in four of the past five games and has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor Titans offense. Helm is worth consideration as a potential streamer in fantasy football for Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been eliminated from the playoffs.
Dec 16, 2025 11:43 AM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest. The rookie tight end sustained this injury in the second half. Before exiting the contest, Helm was enjoying a strong start to the game, bringing in both of his targets for 38 yards and a score. His TD reception came on a 34-yard strike from fellow rookie Cameron Ward in the second frame. While he remains sidelined, managers should expect Chig Okonkwo to log the majority of snaps at the tight end position and see an uptick in targets.
Dec 14, 2025 6:29 PM EST
After earning at least five targets across three straight games from Week 11 through Week 13, Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm hauled in just one catch for eight yards on two targets in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns. Across 13 games overall this season, the 23-year-old rookie has recorded 37 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown on 46 targets. On the bright side, Helm played a season-high 67% of Tennessee's offensive snaps against Cleveland. However, the Titans continue to split tight end snaps between Helm and veteran Chig Okonkwo, limiting the ceiling for both players. In Week 15, the Titans will take on a San Francisco 49ers defense that ranks as a mid-pack unit against the pass. Still, Helm is difficult for fantasy managers to trust and should likely be avoided as a starter in Week 15.
Dec 13, 2025 12:13 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm has led the team in targets in back-to-back games, and ran more routes than fellow tight end Chig Okonkwo for the first time this season in Week 13's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Helm has recorded at least five targets in three straight games, totaling 16 receptions for 103 yards on 19 targets. The rookie fourth-rounder ranks as the TE13 in total PPR points during that span. Helm draws a tough matchup in Week 14 against a stout Cleveland Browns defense that has allowed the seventh fewest receptions to opposing tight ends this season. Despite the recent uptick in usage, Helm still profiles as a deep-league option in Week 14.
Dec 6, 2025 3:29 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm led the team in targets for a second straight game in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. While his six catches on seven targets totaled only 23 yards, he has recently become a primary option in a Titans' passing game with no clear Alpha. His 12 receptions over the past two weeks trail only Trey McBride at the tight end position and are second only to Ashton Jeanty amongst all rookies. With favorable matchups in two out of three fantasy playoff games, Helm is a readily available waiver option that can be used as part of a streaming committee down the stretch, particularly in full-PPR leagues.
Dec 2, 2025 3:00 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm is coming off his best performance of the season. Helm hauled in six of his seven targets for 51 yards during the loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie tight end has stepped up his play recently with 10 receptions over his last two games. His role in the offense could increase this weekend with Chig Okonkwo (foot) currently questionable for the Week 13 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he sits, Helm would take over as the primary tight end in this offense for at least one game. Regardless, Helm has done enough lately to be worth a look as a TE2 in deep leagues for this weekend.
Nov 29, 2025 3:24 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm posted his best game of the season in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks, recording six receptions for 51 yards on seven targets. Helm had the most catches in receiving yards for the Titans on the day and tied fellow rookie Chimere Dike for the lead in targets. The rookie tight end's role in the offense has slowly been increasing as the season has gone along, with two of his three highest snap shares of the season coming in the past two weeks after their Week 10 bye. Helm and veteran tight end Chig Okonkwo have played the same number of snaps in the past two games, with the rookie out-producing him. Helm is a young player to consider adding as a TE2 in deeper leagues for Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nov 27, 2025 10:46 AM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm had one of the most productive games of his young career in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks, recording six catches for 51 yards on seven targets. Across 11 games this season, the 23-year-old has hauled in 20 receptions for 267 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets. Encouragingly, Helm's role in the offense has grown in recent weeks, as he's been targeted 12 times over his last two outings. Helm continues to split snaps with Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo, but both players were on the field for exactly 48 offensive snaps in Week 12. With Tennessee leaning more heavily on two-tight end sets since their Week 10 bye, Helm could be an under-the-radar breakout candidate down the stretch of the season. At the very least, Helm is a player to monitor for deep-league fantasy managers heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Nov 25, 2025 9:40 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm had one of his better performances in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans, catching four of his five targets for 29 yards. Helm's four catches and five targets both tied his season-highs in the 16-13 loss, a game in which rookie receivers Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) and Chimere Dike (chest) were both injured. In his first 10 NFL games, the 23-year-old fourth-rounder has caught 24 of his 30 targets for 216 yards and one touchdown. Helm hasn't turned heads in 2025, but he does have at least one catch in all 10 of his games, and the Titans could be looking to get him the ball more in the final stretch of the season. He will be a more intriguing TE streamer in deeper fantasy leagues if Ayomanor is unable to play. Also in his favor is the matchup against Seattle, a team that has allowed the sixth-most half-PPR fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.
Nov 20, 2025 9:59 PM EST
Tennessee Titans interim head coach Mike McCoy said that he wants to see more completions from his offense, which means more targets need to go rookie tight end Gunnar Helm's way, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. It's been a struggle for Tennessee's offense this year with rookie Cameron Ward leading the unit. The 23-year-old Helm only has 187 receiving yards and one touchdown, but he's been efficient with his chances, catching 20 of his 25 targets through his first nine NFL games. Coming out of their bye week, the Titans may focus on getting Helm the ball more, although that could prove difficult if top wideout Calvin Ridley (hamstring) returns this weekend against the division-rival Houston Texans for the first time since Week 6. The reality is that unless Chig Okonwko misses time with an injury, it's likely that Helm isn't going to be anything more than a low-end TE2 play in fantasy football.
Nov 12, 2025 1:32 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm has teased fantasy upside in his first NFL season and scored his first career touchdown in the Week 8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. However, Helm followed that up with one catch for 15 yards in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 23-year-old has a bright future, but in a struggling Titans offense led by rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, he hasn't been much more than a TE3 with upside in fantasy leagues this year. The fourth-round selection out of Texas enters the Week 10 bye with 20 total catches for 187 yards and one touchdown on his 25 targets. Helm is really not much more than a dynasty/keeper stash for the time being, as long as Chig Okonkwo stays healthy. With that said, Tennessee may look to get Helm more involved in the offense for the second half of the season.
Nov 7, 2025 7:42 PM EST
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz had some good things to say about rookie tight end Gunnar Helm on Tuesday, saying he is "developing quickly, which is tough to do for tight ends." Holz also said Helm has been "impressive physically." Helm is now up to 19 catches for 172 yards and one touchdown on 24 targets in his first eight NFL games. The 23-year-old isn't a household name yet or anything like that in fantasy, but he should be on the radar as a young, rising TE. He has played at least half the team's offensive snaps in three of the last four games, and he found the end zone for the first time in his career in Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. If the Titans ship Chig Okonkwo away at the trade deadline, Helm will become popular on the waiver wire, and he should continue to see his role grow in Tennessee's offense.
Oct 28, 2025 12:45 PM EST
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm appears to be a first-year player on the rise. Over the last three weeks, Helm has recorded 10 catches for 85 yards on 13 targets, bringing his season-long totals to 17 catches for 149 yards on 21 targets across seven games. After starting the season as the clear TE2 in Tennessee behind Chig Okonkwo, Helm has been stealing playing time away from the veteran as the year progresses. Still, Helm has yet to play more than 66% of the Titans' offensive snaps in any game this season. Additionally, Tennessee has been one of the NFL's worst offenses, which limits Helm's ceiling. He cannot yet be trusted for consistent fantasy production, but Helm is a name to monitor, particularly in deep leagues.
Oct 21, 2025 9:50 PM EST
Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm caught four of five targets on Sunday for 34 yards, all of which represented the highest totals of his young career. According to Titans OC Nick Holz, Helm catches the ball easily and "could see his targets going up moving forward." The rookie tight end out of Texas was one of three pass catchers selected by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2025 draft. While receiver Elic Ayomanor was the quickest to make an impact, Helm could see his role expand and is someone for fantasy managers to at least keep an eye on for now. Despite the Titans' improbable win on Sunday, Cam Ward has thrown only two touchdowns on the year and is averaging 175.8 passing yards per game, making it difficult to rely on any of the team's pass catchers for fantasy.
Oct 7, 2025 2:48 PM EST
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