Jake Ferguson 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
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Jake Ferguson — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jake Ferguson
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jake Ferguson | Pat Freiermuth | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 1 rank Pat Freiermuth ahead | TE17#13–#22edge | TE28#16–#43 |
| Week 3 | TE14#13–#18 | TE14#12–#19 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #124 overalledge | 4 #239 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -9 ranks · -52 val | +3 ranks · +5 val |
| Rostered | 81% | 18% |
| Bye | 14 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jake Ferguson is TE14 (range #13–#18) and Pat Freiermuth is TE14 (range #12–#19) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth?
- Jake Ferguson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jake Ferguson TE17 (range #13–#22) vs Pat Freiermuth TE28 (range #16–#43). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jake Ferguson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jake Ferguson for Pat Freiermuth?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jake Ferguson is ranked #124 overall and Pat Freiermuth #239, so Jake Ferguson 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.