Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Tim Patrick this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+7.4 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over Tim Patrick for Week 7 Half-PPR: 8.7 projected points versus 1.3.

Pat Freiermuth: 10.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against NO.
Tim Patrick: 2.8 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against MIA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

8.7FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tim Patrick

WR · NYJStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified8.7

ESPN8.3

Sleeper8.0

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Tim Patrick

Fortified1.3

ESPN1.3

Sleeper1.4

FantasyPros—

Tim Patrick faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 8.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.4 more than Tim Patrick. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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