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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.1 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, TreVeyon Henderson (11.1 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.

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

RBNew England Patriots#24PPG LEADER

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

6.2 PPG11.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 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) RB in most league formats.

Pat Freiermuth vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) against TreVeyon Henderson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 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, TreVeyon Henderson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire TreVeyon Henderson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back 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. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•TreVeyon Henderson outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means TreVeyon Henderson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•TreVeyon Henderson scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Pat Freiermuth saw 54 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•TreVeyon Henderson is 4 years younger than Pat Freiermuth (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	11.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	189
Rushing Yards	0	911
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	53.6
Rushing TDs	0	9
Receptions	41	35
Receiving Yards	486	221
Targets	54	42
Total TDs	4	10
Age	27	23
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, TreVeyon Henderson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.1 points per game. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and TreVeyon Henderson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.