THE ALTERNATIVE
Davis Allen
TE · LARStats & schedule ›3.3FF projected
↓ -0.5 vs ESPN
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Davis Allen or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Gunnar Helm
Week 8 · Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Gunnar Helm after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs LACRESEARCH PICK
Gunnar Helm
TE · TENStats & schedule ›3.3FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
at CINSun 1:00 PM ET
Davis Allen
FF3.3 FP
Boosted Trees1.8 FP
Workload3.1 FP
Monte Carlo3.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.2 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Gunnar Helm
FF3.3 FP
Boosted Trees3.3 FP
Workload2.2 FP
Monte Carlo2.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.3 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Calvin Ridley, Tyjae Spears; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.7 targets per game.
Davis Allen
Fortified3.3
ESPN3.9
Sleeper0.9
Davis Allen faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.
Gunnar Helm
Fortified3.3
ESPN3.3
Sleeper4.3
Gunnar Helm faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.3 fantasy points.
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