Gunnar Helm vs Hunter Henry
Values are nearly even — within 5% of each other.Updated 9/19/2026
THE CASE FOR HELM
Helm’s 23.9 age gives you multi-year runway at a position where value accrues slowly, and the market already prices him ~15.7% ahead in SF. If he locks in a steady weekly role, his dynasty value can climb meaningfully because youth + usable TE scoring is scarce. He fits best as a bet on growth and insulation against depreciation versus older producers.
THE CASE FOR HENRY
Hunter Henry is the better bet for near-term usable points, especially for contenders who need a startable TE floor. Even at 31.7, he can provide weekly TD/route-driven spike weeks that matter in the playoffs, and his cost is discounted versus his likely 2026 utility. If you’re buying production rather than optionality, Henry’s profile is the simpler click.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Hunter Henry if you need startable points now; take Helm only if your TE room is stable and you’re prioritizing preserving value.
Take Gunnar Helm for the age/value insulation and upside runway.
Given the modest 15.7% gap, lean Helm in most builds unless Henry is an immediate weekly starter for your lineup.
Gunnar Helm — outside top 50 champion players
11% of champions
Hunter Henry was on 770 championship rosters
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Worth more?
Gunnar Helm is worth more in dynasty due to age and the current SF market gap.
Trade?
If you’re contending, offer Helm for Henry plus a small add; if rebuilding, flip Henry to a contender for Helm or a younger TE-plus pick.
Superflex?
In SF the difference is still mainly about timeline—Helm for value retention, Henry for points—since neither is a premium positional advantage like QB.
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