Pat Freiermuth or Tre Tucker: Who Should You Start?

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2026 Week 2 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.

Verdicts sharpen as practice reports land.

Freiermuth edges Tucker on role stability and the better scoring environment

Freiermuth gets the nod in a narrow call because his established TE1 role and higher team scoring outlook outweigh the near-identical projections. Tucker has the more favorable matchup and a real path to a splash play through vertical routes, jet motion and manufactured touches, but Las Vegas' lower scoring outlook makes that ceiling less dependable. The risk is Freiermuth's difficult matchup against New England, especially with both players carrying the same modest target share.

What flips it: A confirmed increase in Tucker’s target role or a downgrade to Freiermuth’s availability.

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Pat Freiermuth

Pat Freiermuth

TE24PITvs NE

Projected Points

Sit
Tre Tucker

Tre Tucker

WR60LVvs LAC

Projected Points

Sit

Pat Freiermuth’s market

ATD
Anytime TD
+400
Anytime Touchdown Props →

Tre Tucker’s market

ATD
Anytime TD
+280
Anytime Touchdown Props →
PIT@
NESun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM ETView the game →
LV@
LACSun, Sep 20, 4:05 PM ETView the game →

Why Pat Freiermuth

Sit

TE1 in pass-catching role. Reliable chain-mover with red-zone size and dependable hands.

Sit — bench-tier TE at consensus TE24: NE is the 2nd-toughest matchup vs TEs, 14% target share.

  • His TE1 chain-moving role gives the slim projection edge a steadier foundation.
  • Pittsburgh’s stronger scoring outlook supports his red-zone size and dependable hands.

Why Tre Tucker

Sit

WR1 and vertical speed threat. Field-stretching burner used on jet motion and manufactured touches.

Sit — bench-tier WR at consensus WR60: 17.0 implied team total caps the ceiling, 14% target share.

  • The softer matchup gives his speed a clearer chance to create a long play.
  • Jet motion and manufactured touches can rescue him even when conventional volume stalls.

Head-to-head stats

MetricPat FreiermuthTre Tucker
Projected points
Consensus rankTE24WR60
Opponent vs positionNE · 2 of 321-game sampleLAC · 14 of 321-game sample
Receptions2 of 3226 of 32
Receiving Yards2 of 3222 of 32
Receiving TDs1 of 321 of 32
Targets2 of 3219 of 32
Anytime TD1 of 321 of 32
Target share14%14%
Reception share21%10%
Implied total · spread19.5+4.517.0+8.5
Depth chartTE2WR1
Snap share73%71%
Start/Sit record—0–0+1 toss-up

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Signal breakdown

  • 8.5 vs 8.4 projected PPR pointsPat Freiermuth +
  • Rank 24 vs 60Pat Freiermuth +
  • Opponent DvP rank 2 vs 14 (32 = softest)even
  • Implied 19.5 vs 17.0 team pointsPat Freiermuth +
  • No injury designationseven
  • 73% vs 71% snap sharePat Freiermuth +

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