Who Should I Start? Ja'Tavion Sanders or Gunnar Helm


Week 1 Projections

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Ja'Tavion Sanders News

Ja'Tavion Sanders Looks Good After Ankle Surgery

Tuesday, April 14, 9:56 AM

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said he's optimistic about tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) and said that he looks good after he had ankle surgery, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Sanders has been running and cutting and looks good during his rehab. The 23-year-old had season-ending surgery in late December to fix a broken right fibula. Sanders has been recovering nicely, though, and he could be ready for organized team activities in May. In his second NFL season in 13 before his ankle injury, the former fourth-rounder out of the University of Texas in 2024 had 29 catches for 190 yards and only one touchdown on 34 targets over 13 games played (five starts). Sanders had 33 receptions (43 targets) for 342 yards and a score in 16 games in his rookie campaign in 2024. With Tommy Tremble set to be the team's top TE in 2026, Sanders can be ignored in most 12-team fantasy football leagues.


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Gunnar Helm News

Gunnar Helm Poised for Expanded Role in 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 4:09 PM

A fourth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm worked his way into a regular role in his team's offense as a rookie. Across 16 games, the 23-year-old recorded 44 receptions for 357 yards and two touchdowns on 55 targets. Helm split playing time with veteran tight end Chig Okonkwo, which limited the production upside for both players. However, Okonkwo signed with the Washington Commanders in free agency, opening the door for Helm to emerge as the Titans' clear lead tight end. While Tennessee signed wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson over the offseason, the Titans do not have any other clear high-volume target-earners standing in Helm's way. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues may want to consider buying low on Helm ahead of a potential 2026 breakout.


Ja'Tavion Sanders vs. Gunnar Helm

Still trying to decide between Sanders and Helm? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Ja'Tavion Sanders is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Gunnar Helm is projected to score 0.0 points.