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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

6.2 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 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) WR in most league formats.

Pat Freiermuth vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Pat Freiermuth (TE, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 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, Tyreek Hill in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tyreek Hill is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Pat Freiermuth is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Pat Freiermuth played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Pat Freiermuth contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Pat Freiermuth scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Pat Freiermuth saw 54 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Pat Freiermuth is 5 years younger than Tyreek Hill (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	43
Receptions	41	21
Rec/Game	2.7	5.3
Receiving Yards	486	265
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	66.3
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	54	29
Target Share/Game	3.6	7.3
Age	27	32
Experience	4 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 6.2 for Pat Freiermuth in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.