Darnell Washington or Pat FreiermuthWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Pat Freiermuth is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

156

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEPittsburgh Steelers#11 TE

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

180

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Pat Freiermuth: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	8.8
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	53
Receptions	15	21
Rec/Game	2.5	3.5
Receiving Yards	156	180
Rec Yds/Game	26.0	30.0
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	22	29
Target Share/Game	3.7	4.8
Age	25	28
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Pat Freiermuth averaged 8.8.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Pat Freiermuth in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Pat Freiermuth averaged 8.8 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth average in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Pat Freiermuth averaged 8.8 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

Do Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.