Pat Freiermuth vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers, 5.5 PPG) by 7.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
A 7.1-PPG gap gives Tucker Kraft the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Pat Freiermuth had 41 catches for 486 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
One scheduling note: Pat Freiermuth is off Week 9 and Tucker Kraft Week 10. 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.
