Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth?

Who to start in Week 4, 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 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: Jake Ferguson — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Jake FergusonPat Freiermuth
Rest of season
7 of 8 experts rank Jake Ferguson ahead · 1 rank Pat Freiermuth ahead
TE17#14–#23edgeTE26#24–#30
Week 4TE21#14–#27TE20#16–#26
Week 4 projection (PPR)8.37.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #130 overall5 #163 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-9 ranks · -48 val+74 ranks · +165 val
Rostered81%18%
Bye149
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 4, Jake Ferguson or Pat Freiermuth?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jake Ferguson is TE21 (range #14–#27) and Pat Freiermuth is TE20 (range #16–#26) 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 #14–#23) vs Pat Freiermuth TE26 (range #24–#30). 7 of 8 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 #130 overall and Pat Freiermuth #163, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.