Tight End · Tennessee Titans
Gunnar Helm — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Source dated 2026-08-24 · PPR rank · Season-long projection
Analysis by Shawn Childs, from his 2026 guide — his words, unedited.
The Titans secured Helm in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after flashing in his fourth season with Texas (60/786/7). He gained an impressive 13.1 yards per catch while catching at least five balls in seven matchups (7/98/1, 5/23, 5/91/1, 6/62, 5/51/2, 6/77/1, and 3/56/1).
Tennessee had Helm on the field for 50.5% of their plays last season, while securing TE1 snaps in only three matchups. He teased in three games (6/51, 6/23, and 4/49/1) late in 2025 before seeing his year end in Week 18 due to a toe injury.
The wide receiver corps for the Titans in 2026 is much deeper, suggesting fewer targets for their tight ends. Helm’s natural progression should be a 60/500/4 type season, putting him just outside TE2 status in fantasy drafts over the summer.
Fantasy Outlook
With Chig Okonkwo no longer on the roster, Helm will see the bulk of snaps and targets for the Titans. Full Tennessee Titans outlook →
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