Freiermuth poised for breakout with 70%+ route rate under new Steelers offense.
Freiermuth is positioned as a top breakout tight end candidate for 2026 despite poor recent production (never averaged 10 PPR points, only one top-10 week finish last year). The source projects significant role expansion due to offensive changes: Arthur Smith is gone, Jonnu Smith is gone, and new offensive coordinator Brian Angelino (from Minnesota Vikings) and Mike McCarthy will implement a faster-paced, 12-personnel heavy offense. The source expects Freiermuth to run over 70% of routes (vs. limited snap share last year, under 50% in over half his games), match his 2022 yards-per-route-run efficiency, potentially finish as the second red zone target, and benefit from a projected 10-15% increase in total Steelers play volume. Darnell Washington as tight end two and Darnell Bernard's limited route share support Freiermuth's snap rate elevation. The source states Freiermuth is 'free at the end of your drafts' and has 'demonstrated the ability to be an average or above average NFL starter,' making him a buy if you believe in the new offense.
View Pat Freiermuth 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsPat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers...the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers are not going to be Arthur Smith's Pittsburgh Steelers. Arthur Smith is gone now calling plays for Ohio State. Johnnu Smith is gone...Brian Angelino who comes from the Minnesota Vikings...Mike McCarthy...I think that we are going to get a snap rate so much higher than what we saw for Freiermuth last year...I would imagine that not only is Freiermuth going to run over 70% of the routes...I love buying Pat Freiermuth.
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- Freiermuth is positioned as a top breakout tight end candidate for 2026 despite poor recent production (never averaged 10 PPR points, only one top-10 week finish last year). The source projects significant role expansion due to offensive changes: Arthur Smith is gone, Jonnu Smith is gone, and new offensive coordinator Brian Angelino (from Minnesota Vikings) and Mike McCarthy will implement a faster-paced, 12-personnel heavy offense. The source expects Freiermuth to run over 70% of routes (vs. limited snap share last year, under 50% in over half his games), match his 2022 yards-per-route-run efficiency, potentially finish as the second red zone target, and benefit from a projected 10-15% increase in total Steelers play volume. Darnell Washington as tight end two and Darnell Bernard's limited route share support Freiermuth's snap rate elevation. The source states Freiermuth is 'free at the end of your drafts' and has 'demonstrated the ability to be an average or above average NFL starter,' making him a buy if you believe in the new offense.
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