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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Pat Freiermuth vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 492 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Pat Freiermuth (6.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tucker Kraft as the starter and Pat Freiermuth as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Pat Freiermuth

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

6.2 PPG12.6 PPG

15 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Pat Freiermuth is producing at 28% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Pat Freiermuth vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers, 6.2 PPG) by 6.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 6.4-PPG gap gives Tucker Kraft the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Pat Freiermuth had 41 catches for 486 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 5 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Pat Freiermuth is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Pat Freiermuth played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Pat Freiermuth contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Pat Freiermuth saw 54 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▾

StatFreiermuthKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)6.212.6

Games Played158

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)93101

Receptions4132

Rec/Game2.74.0

Receiving Yards486489

Rec Yds/Game32.461.1

Receiving TDs46

Targets5444

Target Share/Game3.65.5

Age2725

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

Summary

Tucker Kraft outscored Pat Freiermuth by 6.4 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 6.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Pat Freiermuth and Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

Do Pat Freiermuth and Tucker Kraft share a bye week?▾

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

Is Pat Freiermuth or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Pat Freiermuth by 6.4 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.