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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quentin Johnston (11.2 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.

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

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

6.2 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Pat Freiermuth vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 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.

Pat Freiermuth has his bye in Week 9, Quentin Johnston in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quentin Johnston is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Pat Freiermuth is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Pat Freiermuth played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Pat Freiermuth contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Quentin Johnston saw 84 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	11.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	146
Receptions	41	51
Rec/Game	2.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	486	735
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	56.5
Receiving TDs	4	8
Targets	54	84
Target Share/Game	3.6	6.5
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quentin Johnston versus 6.2 for Pat Freiermuth in 2025. The baseline favors Quentin Johnston, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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 Pat Freiermuth and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.