Who should I start in Week 3, Pat Freiermuth or Tyjae Spears?

Pat Freiermuth. This week's consensus has Pat Freiermuth at TE14 (range #12–#19) and Tyjae Spears at RB49 (range #42–#52); on the flex board it is #88 vs #153. Projections: 8.3 vs 8.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Pat Freiermuth or Tyjae Spears?

Pat Freiermuth. Rest-of-season consensus: Pat Freiermuth TE28 (range #16–#43) vs Tyjae Spears RB48 (range #44–#51). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Pat Freiermuth ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Pat Freiermuth for Tyjae Spears?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Pat Freiermuth is ranked #239 overall and Tyjae Spears #136, so Tyjae Spears 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.

Pat Freiermuth or Tyjae Spears?

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: Pat Freiermuth
Rest of season: Pat Freiermuth — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Tyjae Spears

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Pat Freiermuth	Tyjae Spears
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Pat Freiermuth ahead · 1 rank Tyjae Spears ahead	#185#128–#277edge	#190#173–#203
Week 3 (flex)	FLX88#77–#113edge	FLX153#131–#163
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.3	8.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #239 overall	6 #136 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +5 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	18%	43%
Bye	9	9
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 3, Pat Freiermuth or Tyjae Spears?: Pat Freiermuth. This week's consensus has Pat Freiermuth at TE14 (range #12–#19) and Tyjae Spears at RB49 (range #42–#52); on the flex board it is #88 vs #153. Projections: 8.3 vs 8.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Pat Freiermuth or Tyjae Spears?: Pat Freiermuth. Rest-of-season consensus: Pat Freiermuth TE28 (range #16–#43) vs Tyjae Spears RB48 (range #44–#51). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Pat Freiermuth ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Pat Freiermuth for Tyjae Spears?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Pat Freiermuth is ranked #239 overall and Tyjae Spears #136, so Tyjae Spears 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.