Should I start Kaleb Johnson or Pat Freiermuth this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+6.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Pat Freiermuth over Kaleb Johnson for Week 7 Standard: 6.8 projected points versus 0.2.

Kaleb Johnson: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
Pat Freiermuth: 8.4 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Pat Freiermuth

TE · PITStats & schedule

6.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Kaleb Johnson

RB · GBStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified6.8

ESPN6.7

Sleeper6.1

FantasyPros—

Pat Freiermuth faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Kaleb Johnson

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Kaleb Johnson faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 6.8 points in standard scoring, 6.7 more than Kaleb Johnson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.