Pat Freiermuth fantasy outlook — Week 1
Pat Freiermuth (TE, PIT) is our TE21 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 8 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 8 pts
- TE rank
- #21
- Rostered
- 15%
- Started
- 3%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Pat Freiermuth (PIT TE), our TE21 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 8.0 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 8 points, 14% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 15% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Sally keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Pat Freiermuth (PIT TE), our TE21 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 8.0 projected points with a hot Pepper Meter rating. The math is unsexy and convincing: 8 points, 14% above what the position pays out on average. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 15% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. Tina keeps the Pepper Meter at Hot here because the ceiling is capped, not the role.