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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Pat Freiermuth

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts is the better play on a neutral week. 9.8 PPG with 928 yards gives a reliable baseline. Pat Freiermuth at 6.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Pat Freiermuth entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Pat Freiermuth

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9.8 PPG6.2 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Pat Freiermuth: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons tight end put up 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 6.2 in 15. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.6 points favors Kyle Pitts, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 5 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Kyle Pitts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Pat Freiermuth is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth's 15. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPittsFreiermuth

PPG (Half-PPR)9.86.2

Games Played1715

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16793

Receptions8841

Rec/Game5.22.7

Receiving Yards928486

Rec Yds/Game54.632.4

Receiving TDs54

Targets11854

Target Share/Game6.93.6

Age2527

Experience4 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

Summary

9.8 PPG for Kyle Pitts versus 6.2 for Pat Freiermuth in 2025. The baseline favors Kyle Pitts, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Pitts or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyle Pitts and Pat Freiermuth share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Kyle Pitts or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Pat Freiermuth by 3.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.