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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Pat Freiermuth is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.2 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Pat Freiermuth is the better fantasy play this season.

Pat Freiermuth has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (6.2 to 3.9), and Pat Freiermuth's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Dissly is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28PPG LEADER

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Will Dissly

Head to Head

6.2 PPG3.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Pat Freiermuth is producing at 28% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Pat Freiermuth carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Pat Freiermuth vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.2 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Will Dissly (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 3.9 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Pat Freiermuth carries a 2.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Pat Freiermuth had 41 catches for 486 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. 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 Will Dissly Week 5. 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. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Pat Freiermuth outscored Will Dissly by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Pat Freiermuth	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.2	3.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	93	62
Receptions	41	32
Rec/Game	2.7	2.0
Receiving Yards	486	285
Rec Yds/Game	32.4	17.8
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	54	42
Target Share/Game	3.6	2.6
Age	27	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Pat Freiermuth holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.2 points per game. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 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 Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Pat Freiermuth has the edge at 6.2 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Pat Freiermuth or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth outscored Will Dissly by 2.3 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.