Gunnar Helm vs T.J. Hockenson
T.J. Hockenson holds a 9% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/18/2026
THE CASE FOR HELM
Helm gives you a ~5-year age discount at essentially the same market value, which is exactly the kind of asymmetry you want to bet on in dynasty. If he earns a real route/target role early, his value can jump quickly because young tight ends are priced on growth more than current production. The risk is obvious: he’s not a proven focal point, so you’re paying for uncertainty and developmental runway.
THE CASE FOR HOCKENSON
Hockenson is the proven ceiling/volume bet at the position, and proven TE1s are hard to replace in a weekly lineup. Even with age and recent injury concerns, his role when active has historically been bankable enough to tilt matchups. You’re buying points and certainty now, but the resale window is tighter and any health/role dip hits his value fast at 29.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Contending: take Hockenson for the higher probability of startable weekly points in the next 1–2 seasons.
Rebuilding: take Helm because the age curve and potential value insulation/upside better match a longer timeline.
Verdict close: at a 3.3% gap, treat them as a team-build decision—Hock for points, Helm for insulation and upside.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
Helm is slightly ahead by your SF values, but in real markets Hockenson is often worth more to contenders because he can score immediately.
Trade?
If you roster Helm and can get Hock plus a small kicker (late 2nd/3rd), do it as a contender; if you roster Hock, moving to Helm plus a 2nd is the type of retool trade to consider.
Superflex?
SF doesn’t materially change TE vs TE, but it does make any added pick/young QB depth in the deal more valuable, so aim to get the side-piece if you’re moving off Hock.
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