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PositiveNewsSep 19, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Expecting Christian Gonzalez to shadow DK Metcalf with MPJ out Also do a ton of 2-High, which is designed to limit big down field plays (what DK, in theory, would be doing) Bad matchup for DK imo Freiermuth might be the biggest beneficiary if you need to stream a TE

Expecting Christian Gonzalez to shadow DK Metcalf with MPJ out Also do a ton of 2-High, which is designed to limit big down field plays (what DK, in theory, would be doing) Bad matchup for DK imo Freiermuth might be the biggest beneficiary if you need to stream a TE

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PositiveProjectionSep 19, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

The speaker is ranking Pat Freiermuth aggressively for the upcoming week.

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NegativeMatchupSep 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Freiermuth as a tight end on the Steelers offense who will present a challenge to the Patriots defense in Sunday's matchup.

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PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Michael Pittman is unavailable for Week 2; should see added targets for Pittsburgh.

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NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Freiermuth, as part of the Steelers' tight end duo with Darnell Washington, has the potential to cause problems for New England's second-level defenders according to the source.

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NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026Pats Pulpit

Bernd Buchmasser notes that the Steelers' tight end duo of Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington has the potential to cause problems for New England's second-level defenders, identifying them as offensive threats in the matchup.

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PositiveValueSep 18, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Mentioned in one start/sit comparison: 'Kittle or Freirmuth this week?'

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PositiveValueSep 18, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Pat Freiermuth is the number one streaming tight end, coming off a 74% route participation rate and second-place target share on his team. He finished as the TE6 in week one and is projected for five to six touchdowns this season, bolstered by the Steelers' high pass rate over expectation and a lack of target competition.

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PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Freiermuth caught all five of his targets for 46 yards and a score in Pittsburgh's Week 1 win over Atlanta. He is the underneath outlet for Aaron Rodgers in Mike McCarthy's offense and can run the seams, using his frame to build leverage to the ball. The source notes this is deeper leagues only, but Freiermuth did put quality stuff on tape last week.

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PositiveValueSep 18, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Designated as a GPP-only play for Week 2, indicating the source targets Freiermuth in tournament contests rather than cash games.

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NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Freiermuth projects for 26.5 yards in Week 2 against New England, ranking twenty-third among tight ends in the source's projections.

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PositiveValueSep 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Recommended as a streaming tight end option for medium-depth leagues (under 35% rostered) in Week 2 at New England, suggesting he offers value at a moderately shallow rostered level.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 17, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Mattek Fantasy Football moved Freiermuth up to 81st overall and identified him as one of his big breakout bets for Week 2. Freiermuth posted strong peripheral statistics with 64% route participation and 36% first-read target share in Week 1. The source feels he is a great stylistic fit with Bo Nix and the Shawn Payton offense.

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PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek identifies Pat Freiermuth as one of his most drafted players, citing his high route participation (82%) and reliable 'do your job' role as reasons he is a strong weekly play.

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NegativeUsageSep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Freiermuth is worth keeping an eye on for Pittsburgh's passing game against New England, given the Patriots' comparatively modest athleticism at linebacker, which could create opportunities for the tight end to step up if DK Metcalf is limited by Christian Gonzalez.

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PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Freiermuth as still a top target for the Steelers offense, noting that the tight end was overlooked or forgotten in early-season discussions despite his role in the passing game.

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PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Pat Freiermuth remains a top target for the Steelers offense despite being overlooked in recent discussions; the tight end's target share and role in the passing game remain significant.

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PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth was the clear priority tight end for Pittsburgh in Week 1, posting a 5-46-1 line and running 31 routes compared to 16 for Darnell Washington. Freiermuth was prioritized on must-pass downs, suggesting he will remain the primary option while Washington handles blocking work early in the count at 11% roster usage.

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PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Freiermuth dominated Pittsburgh's tight end snaps in Week 1 with 5-46-1 on 31 routes compared to 16 for Darnell Washington. Freiermuth was prioritized on must-pass downs, suggesting he will remain the primary option while Washington handles blocking work early in the count.

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NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Pat Freiermuth posted a top-six tight end performance in week one with a 74% route rate, and Hartitz ranks him tight end 23 with upside if the usage repeats. However, Hartitz expresses concern that the performance may have been a one-week anomaly and doesn't expect Darnell Washington to cede the passing game entirely, though Washington's role could diminish. The cautious ranking reflects skepticism about sustainability.

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NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Freiermuth was the clear starting tight end for Pittsburgh in Week 1 with a 70.3% snap rate and 72.1% route share, finishing with a 12.2% target share, five receptions, 46 receiving yards (1.48 YPRR), 8.7% first-read share, two red zone targets, and a score as TE6 for the week. However, his lowly 8.7% first-read share concerns the source regarding whether he'll see the same usage in Week 2, as he's often not the first read for Aaron Rodgers. The matchup is ok but not amazing; New England ranked 17th in yards per target and 19th in fantasy points per opportunity allowed to tight ends. The source rates Freiermuth as a low-end streaming option for Week 2.

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NegativeValueSep 16, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked 18th among tight ends in Justin Boone's rest-of-season trade value chart with a HALFPPR value of 6; minimal trade value.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026Pats Pulpit

Pat Freiermuth is part of Rodgers' primary target group alongside DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and Jaylen Warren. These four combined for 17 targets in Week 1, establishing Freiermuth as a core part of the Steelers' passing attack.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Freiermuth is part of Rodgers' primary target group alongside DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, and Jaylen Warren. These four combined for 17 targets in Week 1 against Atlanta, establishing Freiermuth's role in the Steelers' passing attack.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Pats Pulpit

Pat Freiermuth is part of Rodgers' primary target group alongside Roman Wilson and Jaylen Warren; the three combined for 17 targets in Week 1, establishing Freiermuth's role in the short-to-intermediate passing attack.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth is expected to be one of the primary beneficiaries of Pittsburgh's giga-turbo-ultra pass-heavy offense in 2026, alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. The source positions him as a key target in the Steelers' expanded passing attack.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Freiermuth is positioned to benefit most from Pittsburgh's giga-turbo-ultra pass-heavy offense alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., based on the Steelers' elevated pass rate and air yards distribution in Week 1.

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PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Freiermuth is identified by the source as one of the three primary beneficiaries (along with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.) of Pittsburgh's giga-turbo-ultra pass-heavy offense. The Steelers posted the third most air yards in Week 1 and ranked third in early-down neutral pass rate at 66 percent, a dramatic shift from their league-worst 184.7 air yards per game average in 2025.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Freiermuth looks like he has a valuable role in the Pittsburgh offense. He had a very solid start to the season, finishing with five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown. Consider him a high-end TE2 moving forward.

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PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Freiermuth looks like he has a valuable role in the Pittsburgh offense and is poised to potentially return to fantasy value this year. He had a very solid start to the season, finishing with five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Freiermuth posted an efficient scoring-area role, going a perfect 5-for-5 on targets (5 true targets, 11.6% adjusted share) for a touchdown, with 1 end-zone target and 2 red-zone targets logged—real goal-line involvement to match the target volume. The low 5.4 aDOT confirms this is a short-area, high-floor role rather than a big-play one, a reliable possession/touchdown-equity option as long as Rodgers keeps operating underneath. Freiermuth also played clearly ahead of Darnell Washington, more than doubling his routes (31 versus 15).

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NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Tight end Pat Freiermuth caught the lone touchdown for the Steelers in Week 1 against Atlanta, indicating he remains the primary red-zone target in Pittsburgh's offense.

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NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Freiermuth caught the lone touchdown for the Steelers in Week 1 against Atlanta, though his overall receiving volume was not specified. The touchdown suggests he remains a red-zone target in Pittsburgh's offense.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth scored a touchdown in the Steelers' Week 1 victory over the Falcons, though the source notes the offense overall struggled to produce points and had the worst success rate in the NFL for Week 1.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Mike McCarthy hasn't been shy about involving tight ends in his offense, as evidenced by Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson being consistent fantasy weapons during his Cowboys tenure. The source suggests Freiermuth is likely to be the leader at the position in Pittsburgh, meaning more touchdowns are to come for the veteran despite a lower-scoring offense.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth delivered a surprise positive performance in Week 1, emerging as an unexpected contributor in the tight end landscape.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Freiermuth delivered a surprise positive performance in Week 1, emerging as an unexpected contributor at the tight end position.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Ron Stewart

Tight end with 70%+ route share and touchdown in Week 1, meeting Ron Stewart's baseline expectation for tight end value: high route share paired with scoring upside.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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Quite bullish Week 1 passing game usage for Pat Freiermuth in Mike McCarthy's offense * 81% routes * 12% target share * 5-46-1 result Freiermuth averaged a 51% route rate in 2025 and topped out at 71% routes in a single game

Quite bullish Week 1 passing game usage for Pat Freiermuth in Mike McCarthy's offense * 81% routes * 12% target share * 5-46-1 result Freiermuth averaged a 51% route rate in 2025 and topped out at 71% routes in a single game

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Pat Freiermuth recorded 15.6 points with a touchdown, 14% target share, and a 74% route rate. The source views this as his baseline usage for the season, noting that he will be a valuable start in weeks where he finds the end zone.

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