Helm recorded two receptions on three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Helm saw a slight downturn in snap rate relative to his Week 5 performance, as he was on the field for only 49 percent of offensive snaps. He still managed to earn three targets, but was less involved than veteran tight end Chig Okonkwo. Helm remains inconsistent, though he could see his role expand as the Titans turn their attention to developing Cam Ward and auditioning players for a role in 2026.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Held to one catch
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Helm recorded one catch on one target for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Texans.
Helm was on the field for a season-high 43 percent of offensive snaps, but that didn't translate to opportunity. This marked the first time that he failed to record multiple targets in a game this season, though he also hasn't earned more than three in any contest. Helm is a name to consider in deep dynasty leagues but is otherwise off the fantasy radar.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Getting more invovled
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Helm recorded three receptions on three targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 41-20 loss to the Colts.
Helm was on the field for a career-high 25 offensive snaps, and he also posted his best stat line. He recorded a pair of 11-yard receptions on consecutive possessions in the second quarter to account for the majority of his production. Chig Okonkwo will continue to serve as Tennessee's top tight end, and the team's high rate of three-receiver sets will limit Helm's upside for the time being.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: One catch in regular-season debut
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Helm recorded one catch (on two targets) for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Broncos.
Helm was on the field for 40 percent of offensive snaps, a relatively impressive mark considering it was his first regular-season game as a pro. He saw both of his targets in the first half of the first quarter, though the Titans' passing attack wasn't on track for most of the game. Helm may progress slowly, but he should have the chance to emerge as more of a consistent contributor later in the season.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Quiet end to preseason
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Helm did not record a catch on one target in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings.
Helm was on the field during two tight-end sets with Cameron Ward under center, a positive indication that he will have an immediate role in the Tennessee offense. However, he failed to make an impact in the box score, as his only target of the game came from Brandon Allen. Chig Okonkwo is likely to be Tennessee's primary tight end to begin the regular season, but Helm has seemingly risen up the depth chart quickly to begin his rookie year.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Scores first preseason TD
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Helm hauled in all four of his targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.
The rookie tight end scored his first touchdown of the preseason when he took a 25-yard pass from backup QB Brandon Allen to the house. Helm has performed well through two preseason contests with five receptions for 64 yards, including Friday's touchdown. The fourth-round selection will look to finish the exhibition schedule off on a high note against Minnesota next Friday before opening the regular season as the Titans' No. 2 tight end.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: One catch in NFL debut
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Helm caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Both of Helm's targets came from backup quarterback Brandon Allen in the third quarter. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Texas has already climbed to second on the tight end depth chart, but he's still clearly behind starter Chig Okonkwo. Helm will try to close that gap in Tennessee's next preseason game Friday against the Falcons.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Listed second on depth chart
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Helm is listed as the second tight end on the Titans' unofficial depth chart, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Helm, a fourth-round pick out of Texas, has already surpassed Josh Whyle on the depth chart and is immediately backing up Chig Okonkwo. Per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, the Titans' coaching staff has been impressed with Helm's ability to make contested catches early in his first training camp. Helm still may not see many offensive snaps his rookie season, as Tennessee could rely on two-tight-end sets less frequently after adding depth to the wide receiver corps this offseason.
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Titans' Gunnar Helm: Lands with Tennessee
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The Titans selected Helm in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 120th overall.
Helm had solid production in his final two years with Texas, notably leading the team in receptions in 2024 despite battling for targets with the likes of Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond. His draft stock remained middling despite that production due to relatively poor athleticism and questions about his blocking. If Helm can improve the latter, he could find the field quickly for a Titans offense that is in need of offensive playmakers.
