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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

12.8 PPG6.2 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Najee Harris vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Najee Harris at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Pat Freiermuth is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Pat Freiermuth caught 41 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 9 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	6.2
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	93
Rushing Yards	1,010	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	30	41
Receiving Yards	225	486
Targets	0	54
Total TDs	7	4
Age	-	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Najee Harris holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 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 Najee Harris or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 6.6 points per game.

Do Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.