Pat Freiermuth vs Terrance Ferguson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Pat Freiermuth and Terrance Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Pat Freiermuth finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the Pittsburgh Steelers (17 games), and Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games).
That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Pat Freiermuth is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Pat Freiermuth is the volume tight end in this matchup with 41 receptions for 486 yards, while Terrance Ferguson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 11 catches). In weeks where Terrance Ferguson finds the end zone he out-scores Pat Freiermuth, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Pat Freiermuth is off Week 9 and Terrance Ferguson Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
