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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tee Higgins (12.1 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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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

6.2 PPG12.1 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 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 Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 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.

Pat Freiermuth has his bye in Week 9, Tee Higgins in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tee Higgins 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. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tee Higgins saw 98 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 Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	12.1
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	182
Receptions	41	59
Rec/Game	2.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	486	846
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	56.4
Receiving TDs	4	11
Targets	54	98
Target Share/Game	3.6	6.5
Age	27	27
Experience	4 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 6.2 for Pat Freiermuth in 2025. The baseline favors Tee Higgins, 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.