Source + player page
Behind the Steel Curtain fantasy football takes on Pat Freiermuth
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Behind the Steel Curtain about Pat Freiermuth.
21
Insights
18
Positive
0
Negative
Insight ledger
All Behind the Steel Curtain insights about Pat Freiermuth
PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Pat Freiermuth played 49 offensive snaps in Week 1 and had a bounce-back performance after a quiet 2025, recording five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown against Atlanta. His strong showing marks a departure from the Arthur Smith era and positions him as a TE1.PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026
Pat Freiermuth is receiving increased involvement in the Steelers' offense as part of a strengthened pass-catcher group alongside the addition of Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson. This elevated role suggests more targets and playing time compared to the prior season.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Freiermuth caught a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, set up by Jaquan Brisker's interception. The source notes it was good to see Freiermuth start on the right foot after he was vocal at the end of last season about frustrations with his snap count being reduced. He is now back to being a top-notch pass-catching tight end.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Pat Freiermuth led the team with five catches and recorded the offense's lone touchdown against Atlanta. Jack Sawyer notes Freiermuth is due for a return to form as his production has plateaued in recent seasons, and Sunday was a good start to that resurgence.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Freiermuth was back to being the leader in the tight end room after 2025 saw a big step back in terms of his usage. The sixth-year tight end outsnapped newly extended Darnell Washington, while posting five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. After recording the second lowest receiving total of his career in 2025, Freiermuth seems to have new life in the Mike McCarthy offense, showing more willingness to take shots up the seam throughout training camp and preseason.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Pat Freiermuth caught the Steelers' only offensive touchdown in Week 1, a play where Aaron Rodgers extended the play and found him in the back of the end zone to put Pittsburgh up 13-7. This demonstrates early red-zone opportunity and connection with Rodgers.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
The source predicts Pat Freiermuth will be the star performer on the Steelers' offensive side of the ball in Week 1, despite the team's slow start and uninspiring execution overall.PositiveBreakoutSep 8, 2026
Pat Freiermuth, who has been underused in past seasons, could finally break out under Mike McCarthy, the coach who jumpstarted the careers of Jake Ferguson and Dalton Schultz, supporting the top-10 passing offense projection.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Direct fantasy-relevant question posed about snap allocation and role distribution between Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington heading into the 2026 season, framed as a low-stakes prediction for team leaders.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Pat Freiermuth made the Steelers' 53-man roster as a tight end.PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
The source projects Pat Freiermuth will make the Steelers' initial 53-man roster as the lead tight end.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Freiermuth is the move tight end who is a better receiver than blocker; McCarthy's offenses have featured tight ends of both archetypes, and with the NFL meta shifting to more 12 and 13-personnel looks, he is expected to see plenty of playing time this season.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
The Steelers tight end has new plans and a potentially new exciting role in the Steelers offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy, suggesting expanded usage or responsibility in the passing game.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio stated the team will continue to 'push the envelope' with Freiermuth's usage, especially when the coaching staff recognizes opportunities to isolate him one-on-one against opposing defenders. Angelichio praised Freiermuth for controlling the middle of the field. The Steelers appear intent on expanding his role beyond last year's 41 receptions for 486 yards under former OC Arthur Smith, who favored both Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington. Under new coach Mike McCarthy, Freiermuth's combination of size, hands, and route-running ability could create matchup problems against linebackers and force safeties to account for him, potentially opening opportunities elsewhere in the passing game. If Pittsburgh consistently creates isolated opportunities for him between the numbers, he could become an even bigger component of the passing game.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Tight end was tripped by Asante Samuel Jr. during team period.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Freiermuth's connection with Aaron Rodgers has been one to watch through the first week of practices. The two connected for a touchdown on Saturday and Rodgers found him for another big gain during team period, establishing early chemistry.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Tight end catching a 25-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in the end zone during training camp, demonstrating connection with the four-time MVP quarterback.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Freiermuth caught a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers down the seam in the first two-minute drill on Saturday, with Rodgers throwing a bullet pass to him. This demonstrates continued involvement in the red zone and two-minute situations with the starting offense.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Freiermuth was the target of a nice tight-window throw from Aaron Rodgers during team drills on Day One, showcasing connection with the veteran quarterback.PositiveProjectionJul 23, 2026
Freiermuth recorded 486 yards and four touchdowns in 2025 despite playing in all 17 games, marking the second-lowest receiving yardage total of his career. However, he was productive when targeted with a career-best 11.9 yards per reception, and just over half of his catches went for first downs. With Jonnu Smith out of the picture in 2026, Freiermuth should have an easier time claiming the role of the team's top receiving tight end. McCarthy helped jump-start the careers of both Dalton Schultz (808 yards in 2021) and Jake Ferguson (761 yards in 2023) during their time in Dallas, suggesting Freiermuth could see increased usage and a potential career resurgence.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Freiermuth was outsnapped by the struggling Jonnu Smith despite being a more reliable option at tight end, suggesting he should see increased opportunity in 2026 with Smith's poor performance and the team's focus on improving pass-catching depth.