Pat Freiermuth vs Dalton Kincaid
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Pat Freiermuth this week: Dalton Kincaid is on bye in Week 7.
Pat Freiermuth gets NO, the 16th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 9.9 points.
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 Pat Freiermuth by 1.0 points of value over replacement (-25.5 vs -26.5), 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.
Health note: Dalton Kincaid carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ribs), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Pat FreiermuthPIT | Dalton KincaidBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | NO | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 9.9 | 0.0 | Freiermuth +9.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #16 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 166.8 | 165.8 | Freiermuth +1.0 pts |
| Points per game | 9.8 | 9.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -25.5 | -26.5 | Freiermuth +1.0 |
| Overall rank | #102 | #103 | Freiermuth by 1 |
| Position rank | TE13 | TE14 | |
| Market ADP | - | 147.3 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Dalton Kincaid in Week 7?
Start Pat Freiermuth this week: Dalton Kincaid is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Pat Freiermuth or Dalton Kincaid in 2026 fantasy football?
Pat Freiermuth. He projects 166.8 fantasy points with -25.5 value over replacement, vs 165.8 points and -26.5 for Dalton Kincaid (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.