Should I start Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
TE · PIT · Bye 9
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus TE27 · range #24–#32
Consensus TE27 — outside the streaming range.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE27 | 24 | 32 | ±2.2 | #141 | 7.5 |
| Half PPR | TE27 | 22 | 32 | ±2.4 | #145 | 6.0 |
| Standard | TE26 | 22 | 32 | ±2.5 | #149 | 4.5 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 11% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #22Greg DulcichSit
- #23AJ BarnerSit
- #24Oronde Gadsden IISit
- #27Pat FreiermuthSit
- #26Gunnar HelmSit
- #27Terrance FergusonSit
- #28Evan EngramSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus TE27 — outside the streaming range. The expert range runs from #24 to #32. The consensus projection is 7.5 PPR points.
- Where is Pat Freiermuth ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Pat Freiermuth at TE27 for Week 1, and flex #136 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #24 to #32.