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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Ferguson vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Ferguson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (8.7 to 6.2), and Jake Ferguson's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Pat Freiermuth is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jake Ferguson

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

8.7 PPG6.2 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Ferguson is producing at 40% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means Jake Ferguson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Ferguson vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 6.2 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jake Ferguson carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 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 Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Jake Ferguson has his bye in Week 14, and Pat Freiermuth rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Ferguson outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 42 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Ferguson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jake Ferguson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Ferguson	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	6.2
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	93
Receptions	82	41
Rec/Game	4.8	2.7
Receiving Yards	600	486
Rec Yds/Game	35.3	32.4
Receiving TDs	8	4
Targets	102	54
Target Share/Game	6.0	3.6
Age	27	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jake Ferguson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.7 points per game. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 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 Jake Ferguson and Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson outscored Pat Freiermuth by 2.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.