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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Terrance FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Pat Freiermuth is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.2 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Pat Freiermuth is the better fantasy play this season.

Pat Freiermuth is the better play on a neutral week. 6.2 PPG with 486 yards gives a reliable baseline. Terrance Ferguson at 3.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Pat Freiermuth higher, but do not fade Terrance Ferguson entirely.

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

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28PPG LEADER

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TELos Angeles Rams#99

Terrance Ferguson

PPG

3.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

231

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Terrance Ferguson

Head to Head

6.2 PPG3.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Pat Freiermuth is producing at 28% of elite pace and Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means Pat Freiermuth carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Pat Freiermuth vs Terrance Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Pat Freiermuth and Terrance Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Pat Freiermuth finished the 2025 season at 6.2 PPG for the Pittsburgh Steelers (15 games), and Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games).

That 2.9-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.

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: Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Pat Freiermuth outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Pat Freiermuth played 15 games in 2025 compared to Terrance Ferguson's 14. That durability gap means Pat Freiermuth contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Pat Freiermuth scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Pat Freiermuth saw 54 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Terrance Ferguson is 4 years younger than Pat Freiermuth (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Terrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	3.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	46
Receptions	41	11
Rec/Game	2.7	0.8
Receiving Yards	486	231
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	16.5
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	54	25
Target Share/Game	3.6	1.8
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Pat Freiermuth at 6.2 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Terrance Ferguson's 3.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on 2025 season averages, Pat Freiermuth has the edge at 6.2 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

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

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

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

Pat Freiermuth outscored Terrance Ferguson by 2.9 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.