Pat Freiermuth vs Tyler Warren: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Pat Freiermuth and Tyler Warren is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers tight end put up 5.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts averaged 8.9 in 17. A 3.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.4 points favors Tyler Warren, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 yards, while Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Pat Freiermuth is off Week 9 and Tyler Warren Week 14. 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.
