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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chris Olave (13.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Pat Freiermuth (6.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

13.6 PPG6.2 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Chris Olave vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Pat Freiermuth posted 6.2 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chris Olave has his bye in Week 8, Pat Freiermuth in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Chris Olave at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Pat Freiermuth is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Chris Olave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	6.2
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	93
Receptions	100	41
Rec/Game	6.3	2.7
Receiving Yards	1,163	486
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	32.4
Receiving TDs	9	4
Targets	156	54
Target Share/Game	9.8	3.6
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

Chris Olave outscored Pat Freiermuth by 7.4 PPG in 2025 (13.6 to 6.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chris Olave and Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.