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Mike McCarthy likes to establish the pass. No matter how much he talks up the importance of the run game, McCarthy's offenses usually wind up as high-volume passing units. Several Steelers beat writers have noted Freiermuth's involvement in the team's passing attack this offseason. That includes The Athletic's Mike DeFabo, who said in July that Freiermuth was running as the Steelers' 'go-to pass-catching tight end.'
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Freiermuth at ADP 125 is positioned for McCarthy's high-volume passing scheme.

Freiermuth is being targeted at ADP 125 and is a good bet to benefit from the pass volume increase set to hit the Steelers offense in 2026; Mike McCarthy likes to establish the pass and his offenses usually wind up as high-volume passing units. Several Steelers beat writers have noted Freiermuth's involvement in the team's passing attack this offseason, with The Athletic's Mike DeFabo saying in July that Freiermuth was running as the Steelers' 'go-to pass-catching tight end.' Fresh off signing a four-year, $42 million contract extension, Freiermuth could become a set-it-and-forget-it 12-team fantasy option.

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