Colston Loveland or Pat Freiermuth?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.

The lean

  • This week: Colston Loveland
  • Rest of season: Colston Loveland4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Colston Loveland

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Colston LovelandPat Freiermuth
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 0 rank Pat Freiermuth ahead
TE4#3–#5edgeTE28#16–#43
Week 3TE12#11–#14edgeTE14#12–#19
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.6edge8.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)24 #32 overalledge4 #239 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+5 ranks · +266 val+3 ranks · +5 val
Rostered99%18%
Bye109
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

Go deeper

More comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Colston Loveland or Pat Freiermuth?
Colston Loveland. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE12 (range #11–#14) and Pat Freiermuth at TE14 (range #12–#19). Projections: 9.6 vs 8.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Pat Freiermuth?
Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE4 (range #3–#5) vs Pat Freiermuth TE28 (range #16–#43). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Colston Loveland for Pat Freiermuth?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #32 overall and Pat Freiermuth #239, so Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.