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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren is the better play on a neutral week. 8.9 PPG with 825 yards gives a reliable baseline. Pat Freiermuth at 6.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Warren higher, but do not fade Pat Freiermuth entirely.

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

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

6.2 PPG8.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Pat Freiermuth is producing at 28% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Pat Freiermuth vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Pat Freiermuth and Tyler Warren is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers tight end put up 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts averaged 8.9 in 17. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 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 13. 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. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	8.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	151
Receptions	41	76
Rec/Game	2.7	4.5
Receiving Yards	486	817
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	48.1
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	54	112
Target Share/Game	3.6	6.6
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

8.9 PPG for Tyler Warren versus 6.2 for Pat Freiermuth in 2025. The baseline favors Tyler Warren, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Pat Freiermuth or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored Pat Freiermuth by 2.7 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.