Dalton Schultz vs Pat Freiermuth: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Dalton Schultz and Pat Freiermuth is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 5.5 in 17. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.5 points favors Dalton Schultz, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Dalton Schultz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 777 yards, while Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores Dalton Schultz, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dalton Schultz sits Week 14 while Pat Freiermuth is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
