Tucker Kraft vs Pat Freiermuth
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tucker Kraft by 0.2 projected points (11.4 vs 11.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tucker Kraft faces DAL, the 6th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Pat Freiermuth faces TB, the 9th-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 Tucker Kraft by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-11.0 vs -12.8), 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.
| Tucker KraftGNB | Pat FreiermuthPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | DAL | TB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.4 | 11.1 | Kraft +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #6 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 181.7 | 180.0 | Kraft +1.8 pts |
| Points per game | 10.7 | 10.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -11.0 | -12.8 | Kraft +1.8 |
| Overall rank | #87 | #90 | Kraft by 3 |
| Position rank | TE10 | TE11 | |
| Market ADP | 105.7 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 |
Should I start Tucker Kraft or Pat Freiermuth in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tucker Kraft by 0.2 projected points (11.4 vs 11.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tucker Kraft or Pat Freiermuth in 2026 fantasy football?
Tucker Kraft. He projects 181.7 fantasy points with -11.0 value over replacement, vs 180.0 points and -12.8 for Pat Freiermuth (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.