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Pat Freiermuth Start or sit, Week 5

TE · Pittsburgh Steelers · #88

Final

21.5 pts

1 car, 1 yds · 5 rec, 44 yds, 2 TD

PPR scoring.

Status

Depth chart
TE #2 ↓
Offense
College
Penn State
Experience
6 seasons

Week

Week 5

Matchup

Indianapolis Colts

DFS salary

$3,900

Projection

5.5

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): 4 rush yds · 22 rec · 220 rec yds

  • Wk 5vs INDW 34-221 rush yds, 5 rec, 44 rec yds, 2 rec TD19.0 pts
  • Wk 4@ CLEL 24-273 rec, 17 rec yds, 1 rec TD9.2 pts
  • Wk 3vs CINW 30-271 rush yds, 2 rec, 30 rec yds4.1 pts
  • Wk 2@ NEL 3-202 rush yds, 4 rec, 32 rec yds5.4 pts
  • Wk 1vs ATLW 20-135 rec, 46 rec yds, 1 rec TD13.1 pts

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2026 · PIT600
2025 · PIT1400

Pat Freiermuth: quick answers

Who does Pat Freiermuth play in week 5?
Pat Freiermuth faces Indianapolis Colts with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Is Pat Freiermuth injured?
Pat Freiermuth has no injury designation right now.
What is Pat Freiermuth's DraftKings salary?
$3,900 for week 5.

What's happening with Pat Freiermuth

  • Following Pittsburgh's win over Indianapolis, Pat Freiermuth said he and fellow tight end Darnell Washington make up the best tandem at the position in the NFL. The comment highlights the growing role both are playing in the Steelers' offense as the duo continues to produce in the passing game.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • After Pittsburgh's 34-22 win over Indianapolis improved the Steelers to 3-2, Pat Freiermuth spoke confidently about the strength of the team's tight end group. His comments came even with the offense missing some key weapons, suggesting he sees the position as a reliable part of Pittsburgh's attack moving forward.

    Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Heading into Week 6, DeMario Douglas, Samaje Perine, Germie Bernard, Pat Freiermuth, Woody Marks, Jameis Winston, Darius Cooper, Chig Okonkwo and MarShawn Lloyd were all flagged as notable waiver wire targets. Each offers fantasy managers potential value as roster depth or bye-week fill-ins, depending on team needs and available budget.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Several backfield and tight end options are drawing Week 6 waiver wire attention after a rash of injuries and bye weeks thinned rosters. Woody Marks, Zach Charbonnet, MarShawn Lloyd and Samaje Perine lead the running back targets, while Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki headline tight end pickups. Germie Bernard also saw an expanded role in Week 5.

    Reported byYahoo Sports,RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Hunter Henry, Kenyon Sadiq, Pat Freiermuth, Dalton Schultz, Tyler Warren, Michael Mayer, Sam LaPorta and Tyler Higbee were all featured in Week 5 fantasy football start/sit analysis. Each tight end's matchup and recent usage were weighed to help fantasy managers decide who to trust in their lineups this week.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

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