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Should I start Adam Trautman or Gunnar Helm this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Gunnar Helm

+1.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Gunnar Helm over Adam Trautman for Week 7 Standard: 2.4 projected points versus 0.9.

  • Adam Trautman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Gunnar Helm
Why this pick?

Gunnar Helm

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.5
Sleeper2.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Gunnar Helm faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Adam Trautman

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.6
Sleeper1.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Adam Trautman faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Gunnar Helm projects for 2.4 points in standard scoring, 1.4 more than Adam Trautman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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