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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tetairoa McMillan (10.5 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

WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

6.2 PPG10.5 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Pat Freiermuth vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.5 PPG across 17 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, Tetairoa McMillan in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tetairoa McMillan at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Pat Freiermuth is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tetairoa McMillan outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tetairoa McMillan is 4 years younger than Pat Freiermuth (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	10.5
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	179
Receptions	41	70
Rec/Game	2.7	4.1
Receiving Yards	486	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	59.6
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	54	122
Target Share/Game	3.6	7.2
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 5

Summary

Tetairoa McMillan outscored Pat Freiermuth by 4.3 PPG in 2025 (10.5 to 6.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.