Brenton Strange vs Pat Freiermuth
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Brenton Strange this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (9.3 vs 8.1).
Brenton Strange faces CIN, the 5th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Pat Freiermuth faces CLE, the 16th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Brenton Strange by 4.1 points of value over replacement (-54.4 vs -58.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Brenton StrangeJAX | Pat FreiermuthPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | CIN | CLE | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 9.3 | 8.1 | Strange +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #5 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 143.2 | 139.1 | Strange +4.1 pts |
| Points per game | 8.4 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -54.4 | -58.4 | Strange +4.1 |
| Overall rank | #130 | #135 | Strange by 5 |
| Position rank | TE18 | TE19 | |
| Market ADP | 162.8 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 9 |
Should I start Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth in Week 4?
Start Brenton Strange this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (9.3 vs 8.1).
Should I draft Brenton Strange or Pat Freiermuth in 2026 fantasy football?
Brenton Strange. He projects 143.2 fantasy points with -54.4 value over replacement, vs 139.1 points and -58.4 for Pat Freiermuth (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.