Darnell WashingtonorGunnar Helm?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Darnell Washington
This one is close: Darnell Washington projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Gunnar Helm, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Darnell Washington, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 59% more fantasy points to TEs than average. The New York Giants have allowed 10% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Darnell WashingtonTE, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Gunnar HelmTE, TEN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| PPR projection | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Standard projection | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Rank this week | TE42 | TE43 |
| Matchup | vs CIN | at NYG |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Last season per game | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Snap share, last game | 53% | 87% |
| Trade value | — | — |