THE ALTERNATIVE
Davis Allen
TE · LARStats & schedule ›4.1FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Davis Allen or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Gunnar Helm
Week 8 · 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 · PPR
vs LACRESEARCH PICK
Gunnar Helm
TE · TENStats & schedule ›4.2FF projected
↓ -0.1 vs ESPN
at CINSun 1:00 PM ET
Davis Allen
FF4.1 FP
Boosted Trees2.7 FP
Workload3.9 FP
Monte Carlo3.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 7.5 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
FF4.2 FP
Boosted Trees4.3 FP
Workload2.9 FP
Monte Carlo2.9 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 0.0 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.4 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 1.8 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
Fortified4.1
ESPN4.7
Sleeper1.1
FantasyPros3.4
Davis Allen faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points.
Gunnar Helm
Fortified4.2
ESPN4.3
Sleeper5.6
FantasyPros4.7
Gunnar Helm faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.8 fantasy points.
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