Helm (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
With Helm unavailable, Chig Okonkwo is slated to lead the Titans' Week 18 TE corps, with David Martin-Robinson also in the mix, while Cole Turner is a potential practice-squad elevation. Helm finishes up his rookie season with a 44-357-2 line (on 55 targets) in 16 contests. With Okonkwo in line to become an unrestricted free agent, the 2025 fourth-rounder could be positioned for an expanded role in 2026, pending the Titans' offseason moves at that tight end position.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Sits out of Thursday's practice
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Helm (toe) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Helm has missed the first two practices of the week due to a lingering toe injury and was spotted with a boot on his right foot, per Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com. Helm would be unlikely to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jaguars unless he were to log at least a limited practice Friday. If the rookie fourth-round tight end is ruled out, then David Martin-Robinson would be in line for a larger role on offense alongside Chig Okonkwo.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: No practice Wednesday
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Helm (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Helm has played through a toe injury since mid-December and hasn't yet been forced to miss any time, though he's generally managed to practice in at least a limited capacity during that stretch. The rookie tight end secured just one of two targets for one receiving yard during Tennessee's loss to the Saints in Week 17. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale on the road against Jacksonville.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: One catch in Week 17 loss
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Helm recorded one catch for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to the Saints.
For the second straight week, Helm was out-produced by Chig Okonkwo, who paced the Titans with 55 yards and one touchdown on three catches across a team-high seven targets against New Orleans. Through 16 games this season, Helm has logged a 44-357-2 receiving line on 55 targets.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: All clear for Week 17
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Helm (toe) was limited in practice Friday but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Helm will continue to play through the toe injury he sustained Week 15 versus San Francisco, but the issue didn't prevent him from handling a career-high 52 offensive snaps during Tennessee's win over the Chiefs in Week 16. Expect Helm to continue handling a key role as one of the Titans' top tight ends alongside Chig Okonkwo this weekend.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Estimated as limited
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Helm (toe) was listed as limited on Thursday's estimated injury report, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Helm continues to manage a toe injury he initially suffered Week 15, but has managed to play through since. The rookie tight end was also limited in practice Wednesday, so he may need to log a full session Friday in order to avoid being assigned an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints. Helm played a career-high 52 offensive snaps (71 percent) versus the Chiefs in Week 16 but only logged two catches for nine yards (on three targets).
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Dealing with toe injury
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Helm (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Helm managed a toe issue ahead of the Titans' Week 16 win over the Chiefs, when he caught two passes (on three targets) for nine yards while playing 71 percent of the team's offensive snaps. His ability to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday indicates the injury isn't considered serious, and he'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints. Helm has established a nice rapport with rookie quarterback Cam Ward in the six games since the Titans' Week 6 bye, with the duo connecting for 23 catches (on 28 targets) for 169 yards and one touchdown over that span.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Suiting up in Week 16
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Helm (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Helm originally suffered the toe injury in Week 15, but he managed to play through the issue. He then logged a pair of limited practices to begin the week before turning in a full session Friday, and he carries that positive trend into suiting up Sunday. Helm has become a key target for Cam Ward, earning at least four targets in four of five games since the Titans' bye.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Trending toward playing Sunday
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Helm (toe) is expected to play against the Chiefs on Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Helm is working through a toe injury that he sustained during the Titans' Week 15 loss to the 49ers, when he caught four passes on as many targets for 49 yards and a touchdown. He was tagged as questionable for Week 16, but his ability to practice in full Friday -- coupled with Fowler's report Saturday -- puts the rookie tight end on track toward being available for Sunday's home tilt. Helm has caught 41 passes (on 50 targets) for 347 yards and two touchdowns through 14 regular-season games.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Questionable after full practice
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Helm (toe) logged a full practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Helm's full participation Friday is an encouraging sign, but it didn't allow him to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against a depleted Chiefs team. Nonetheless, the rookie fourth-round pick appears more likely than not to suit up, which would give Helm an opportunity to keep building momentum after catching at least four passes in four of the past five games.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Limited again Thursday
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Helm (toe) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Helm has logged consecutive limited sessions due to a toe injury. The rookie fourth-round pick has nudged ahead of Chig Okonkwo among Tennessee's tight ends in recent weeks, and Helm has at least four catches in four of the past five games. Helm would likely need to practice without limitations Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Strong showing against SF
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Helm recorded four receptions on four targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers.
Helm briefly exited Sunday's loss with a toe injury, but he wasn't forced to miss any offensive plays. He tied for the team lead in receptions and paced the team in yards, thanks primarily to a 34-yard touchdown catch midway through the second quarter. Helm continues to establish himself as a key part of the Tennessee offense, logging at least four receptions in four of his last five games.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Exits Sunday with toe injury
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Helm suffered a toe injury during Sunday's game in San Francisco.
Prior to his departure in the third quarter, Helm was pacing the Titans' passing game with 38 yards and one touchdown on two catches (two targets). Fellow TE Chig Okonkwo stands to benefit for as long as Helm is sidelined.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: One catch in Week 14
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Helm caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 31-29 win over Cleveland.
Helm saw his fewest targets since Week 9, and his eight receiving yards were a season low for the tight end. The rookie had secured 16 of 19 targets for 103 yards over the team's three previous contests, and he'll look to get back on track in Week 15 versus San Francisco.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Helm had six catches for 23 yards on seven targets in Week 13 against Jacksonville, and this is now consecutive games with seven targets and six catches. He appears to be a big part of the Titans offense now, and he's worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB heading into Week 14 at Cleveland. Keep in mind he only has one touchdown on the season, but he's scored at least 8.3 PPR points in back-to-back games, which could be useful for Fantasy managers who are desperate at tight end.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Seven targets in loss
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Helm recorded six receptions on seven targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Jaguars.
Helm continues to emerge in the Tennessee offense, and he led the team in targets for the second consecutive week. That's particularly notable because the Titans welcomed back Elic Ayomanor in Sunday's loss, adding competition for targets. While Helm didn't do much with the opportunity, he finished third on the team in yards and tied for the team lead in receptions and should continue to remain heavily involved across the second half of his rookie campaign.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Sleeper TEs
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Helm has picked up his play of late with 12 targets in his past two outings against Houston and Seattle, and he combined for 10 catches and 80 yards over that span. He also played a season-high 48 snaps against the Seahawks in Week 12, and he has a favorable matchup in Week 13 against the Jaguars, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Three tight ends in the past four games against Jacksonville have scored at least 16.9 PPR points, and Helm is worth using as a streaming option in deeper leagues.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Career-best performance
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Helm recorded six receptions on seven targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks.
The Titans showed at least a modest amount of offensive spark, and Helm was a bright spot in the loss. He tied for the team lead in targets and also paced the team in receptions and yards. Helm is emerging as Cam Ward's top target, especially with Calvin Ridley (lower leg) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) on the shelf, and the rookie tight end has recorded at least five targets in three of Tennessee's last five games. Helm's fantasy appeal is still limited, as he's been used exclusively in short areas of the field and has topped 35 yards only twice in 11 games.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Four catches in loss
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Helm caught four of five targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Texans.
Helm was able to match his career high in catches, finishing second on the team in the category behind running back Tyjae Spears (five). The rookie has now registered at least one reception in 10 straight contests to open the year, but he's yet to record more than 36 receiving yards in a game, limiting his overall upside. Helm will look to build off Sunday's performance when the team faces Seattle in Week 12.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Only one target
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Helm recorded one catch on one target for 15 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers.
Helm had started to see a slight uptick in his production in recent weeks, topping 30 yards in two of four games entering Sunday's contest. However, the Titans attempted only 21 passes in the loss to the Chargers, limiting the volume of all of their pass catchers. Chig Okonkwo remains the team's primary tight end, though Helm could cut into that role as the season progresses.
