Gunnar Helm vs Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce holds a 52.2% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 10/2/2026
THE CASE FOR HELM
Helm’s entire appeal is the age curve: at 23.9 you’re buying multiple years of runway and the chance he grows into a long-term starter. In a rebuild, he’s a flexible hold because any meaningful role growth can compound value quickly versus a 36-year-old asset. If you’re not a top-2 contender, Helm is the safer way to preserve value through the offseason and beyond.
THE CASE FOR KELCE
Kelce is still the clearest bet to deliver difference-making weekly TE production in the short term, which is exactly what wins titles. Even with age risk, his role/chemistry in KC gives him the highest probability of bankable points among the two. The 9.2% value premium is a fine price to pay if you’re converting picks/youth into immediate win equity.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Take Travis Kelce—buy the points and the weekly edge at TE while you’re pushing a title.
Take Gunnar Helm—age insulation and potential value growth beats paying up for a near-expiring elite.
If you’re truly on the fence, lean Helm unless Kelce clearly moves you into the top tier of contenders.
Gunnar Helm — outside top 50 champion players
12% of champions
Travis Kelce was on 834 championship rosters
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
Travis Kelce is worth more right now by your SF values (1,596 vs 1,449), but Helm is the better long-term store of value.
Trade?
Contenders should send Helm+small add for Kelce; rebuilders should flip Kelce for Helm+an extra pick/asset.
Superflex?
SF doesn’t materially change the TE-vs-TE comparison here—this is still a timeline bet: Kelce for 2026 points, Helm for multi-year value.
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RESEARCH & TOOLS
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