Pat Freiermuth vs Oronde Gadsden II
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Pat Freiermuth by 0.8 projected points (8.1 vs 7.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Pat Freiermuth faces CLE, the 16th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Oronde Gadsden II faces SEA, the 21st-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
The model takes Pat Freiermuth: a clear but modest edge of 11.4 points of value over replacement (-58.4 vs -69.9).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Pat FreiermuthPIT | Oronde Gadsden IILAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | CLE | SEA | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 8.1 | 7.3 | Freiermuth +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #16 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 139.1 | 127.7 | Freiermuth +11.4 pts |
| Points per game | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.4 | -69.9 | Freiermuth +11.4 |
| Overall rank | #135 | #153 | Freiermuth by 18 |
| Position rank | TE19 | TE22 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Oronde Gadsden II in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Pat Freiermuth by 0.8 projected points (8.1 vs 7.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Pat Freiermuth or Oronde Gadsden II in 2026 fantasy football?
Pat Freiermuth. He projects 139.1 fantasy points with -58.4 value over replacement, vs 127.7 points and -69.9 for Oronde Gadsden II (TE, PPR).