Pat Freiermuth fantasy outlook — Week 8
Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) is our TE19 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 5.2 fantasy points vs CLE. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.
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Read the full Pat Freiermuth Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 TE Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 5.2 pts
- TE rank
- #19
- Rostered
- 55%
- Started
- 28%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Pat Freiermuth (PIT TE), our TE19 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs CLE, projecting 5.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 1.8 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. The vs CLE draw matters here — home snaps against CLE shape how often he's asked to do something. Roster share is bleeding 5.5% this week, which lines up with what the projection already told me. Only 55% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Sally keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Pat Freiermuth (PIT TE), our TE19 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs CLE, projecting 5.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina calls it a floor problem: 1.8 points under the starter line is a lot of risk for a lineup spot. He grades 26% below the average weekly TE number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. CLE is the opponent, and that's the part of this I'm least worried about. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.