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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Mike McCarthy hasn't been shy about involving tight ends in his offense, as evidenced by Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson being consistent fantasy weapons during his Cowboys tenure. The source suggests Freiermuth is likely to be the leader at the position in Pittsburgh, meaning more touchdowns are to come for the veteran despite a lower-scoring offense.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Freiermuth delivered a surprise positive performance in Week 1, emerging as an unexpected contributor at the tight end position.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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Quite bullish Week 1 passing game usage for Pat Freiermuth in Mike McCarthy's offense * 81% routes * 12% target share * 5-46-1 result Freiermuth averaged a 51% route rate in 2025 and topped out at 71% routes in a single game

Quite bullish Week 1 passing game usage for Pat Freiermuth in Mike McCarthy's offense * 81% routes * 12% target share * 5-46-1 result Freiermuth averaged a 51% route rate in 2025 and topped out at 71% routes in a single game

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Freiermuth had five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown for the Steelers in Week 1; strong early production confirms he remains a featured target in Pittsburgh's passing game.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Big Blue View

Pat Freiermuth is a proven pass-catcher in a good situation to provide periodic touchdown production if you need tight end help on waivers.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth played 49 offensive snaps and had a bounce-back performance after a quiet 2025, recording five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown against Atlanta. His return to TE1 production represents a major departure from the Arthur Smith era.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Increased involvement from Pat Freiermuth, alongside the addition of Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson, has the Steelers' pass-catcher group already looking much stronger compared to last year.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pat Freiermuth was part of the Steelers receiving corps in Week 1, playing in his first meaningful game with Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy. The source notes it was the first time Freiermuth and other key receivers were on the field together in a meaningful game with McCarthy calling the plays, though the offense struggled with rhythm and consistency.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Freiermuth tied for the team lead in targets and accounted for nearly a fourth of Aaron Rodgers' passing yards despite a game script that favored Pittsburgh sitting on the running game. While the source is uncertain whether there's enough consistent volume week-to-week to compare him to a league-winner like Juwan Johnson, he backs Freiermuth as a discounted tight end on a bad offense who could be a reliable early-season option for fantasy managers.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Freiermuth caught all five of his targets for a 6-yard touchdown in Week 1, despite concerns that Darnell Washington poses a threat to his target share. Freiermuth was valuable in 2021, 2022, and 2024, establishing a track record of production.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Freiermuth handled a 72% route share, a significant boost from last season, and caught 5-of-6 targets for 46 yards and 1 TD; while his 16% target rate may not improve substantially, the elevated snap/route share suggests he should average a handful of targets per week and is streamable.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Freiermuth played 71% of snaps with 72% route share and saw five targets for 46 yards and 1 TD. He led all Steelers pass catchers in route share and was heavily involved in the passing game.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026RotoWire

Pat Freiermuth is a priority tight end waiver add who could provide top-15 numbers; he is coming off a strong Week 1 with 5 catches for 46 yards and a touchdown.

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NegativeValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Risky streaming option at tight end traveling to New England in Week 2; 6% rostered.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Mike McCarthy's scheme created a pass rate 10 percent above expected in Week 1, with Aaron Rodgers struggling on deep throws (3.8 completed air yards per attempt, fifth-lowest). McCarthy streamlined Pittsburgh's tight end rotation to just Freiermuth, who ran 73 percent of routes, making him a strong TE2 option in Week 2.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Pittsburgh logged a pass rate 10 percent above expected in Week 1 under the Mike McCarthy special. Aaron Rodgers attempted to throw deep but was only successful on short tosses, posting the fifth-lowest completed air yards per attempt on the week at 3.8. This suggests limited deep-ball opportunity for Freiermuth going forward.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pittsburgh's Mike McCarthy-influenced offense logged a pass rate 10 percent above expected in Week 1, with Aaron Rodgers struggling on deep throws (3.8 completed air yards per attempt, fifth-lowest on the week). McCarthy streamlined the tight end rotation to just Freiermuth, who ran 73 percent of routes in Week 1, creating a strong TE2 option for Week 2.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pittsburgh logged a pass rate 10 percent above expected in Week 1 under Mike McCarthy's system, with Aaron Rodgers attempting deep throws but succeeding only on short tosses (fifth-lowest completed air yards per attempt at 3.8); McCarthy streamlined the tight end rotation to just Freiermuth, who ran 73 percent of routes, making him a strong TE2 option for Week 2.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth was the Steelers' leading receiver for the afternoon with five catches, the most of any player on the team. Until Pittman made a late catch, Freiermuth held the team lead in receiving production.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth started Week 1 on the right foot after expressing frustration last season about his snap count being reduced. The source notes he handled the situation like a good teammate and is now back to being a top-notch pass-catching tight end, catching a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in the Steelers' Week 1 win.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Freiermuth had 5-46-1 on five targets in Pittsburgh's Week 1 win over Atlanta with a 72.1% snap share and 12% target share. While his Week 2 matchup against the Patriots isn't particularly appealing, a Week 3 matchup with the Bengals—who yielded far and away the most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025—makes him a good grab-and-stash for planning ahead.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth led the team with five catches and recorded the offense's lone touchdown in Week 1. He is due for a return to form as his production has plateaued in recent seasons, and Sunday was a good start to that potential resurgence.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Steelers tight end saw only 54 targets in 2025 (second-fewest in his five-year career) while competing with Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington; new offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy shows more willingness to trust Freiermuth as top tight end compared to previous coordinator Arthur Smith; rewarded that faith by catching all five targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 1; should continue as quality middle-of-field threat with Aaron Rodgers preferring throws within 10 yards of line of scrimmage.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth was back to being the leader in the tight end room after 2025 saw a big step back in usage. The sixth-year tight end outsnapped newly extended Darnell Washington, posting five catches for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. After showing more willingness to take shots up the seam throughout training camp and preseason, those reps paid off. After recording the second lowest receiving total of his career in 2025, Freiermuth seems to have new life in the Mike McCarthy offense.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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PositiveValueSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth, rostered in only 6% of leagues, posted a solid 5-46-1 line for 13.1 fantasy points in Week 1 against Atlanta. The source notes Aaron Rodgers may look Freiermuth's way given his age, positioning him as an alternative TE option to Gesicki for those seeking a streamer in deep leagues.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth caught a touchdown pass from Rodgers in the first half and was frequently split out in three- and four-wide receiver sets under McCarthy's new pass-heavy scheme, formations rarely deployed in the Tomlin era.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth caught the Steelers' only offensive touchdown in Week 1, a back-of-the-end-zone reception from Rodgers that put Pittsburgh up 13-7.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

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.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth caught a quick pass for 10 yards in the Steelers' passing game.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth was a key target for Rodgers and produced multiple scores; he caught a short pass on second down and bullied through contact for 10 yards and a first down, caught a touchdown pass from Rodgers in the second quarter, and had a quick shot go for a good gain after Deablo leapt and couldn't come up with it; he was consistently targeted and productive in the Steelers offense.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026The Falcoholic

Freiermuth was targeted by Steelers QB Rodgers and caught a quick pass for 10 yards, showing involvement in Pittsburgh's passing game with limited overall production in the game.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026The Falcoholic

Freiermuth was a reliable target for Aaron Rodgers, catching a short pass on second down and bullying through contact for 10 yards and a first down in the first quarter. He scored a touchdown on a pass from Rodgers in the second quarter and had another good gain late in the half after Deablo leapt and couldn't come up with it, establishing himself as a key receiving option for the Steelers offense.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth scored a 6-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers early in the second quarter of the Steelers' 20-13 win over the Falcons, demonstrating early offensive involvement in the Steelers' first game under new head coach Mike McCarthy.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in the first half, scoring for the Steelers.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Freiermuth caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in the end zone, marking a scoring opportunity in the Steelers' offense.

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