Chig Okonkwo vs Pat Freiermuth
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Chig Okonkwo- Higher projection: 144 vs 128 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 153 vs 217
- Market favorite: ADP 189.7 vs 239.9
Chig Okonkwo and Pat Freiermuth are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Chig Okonkwo holds the edge in expert consensus (TE19 to TE26). Chig Okonkwo typically comes off the board first, around pick 190 (round 16) to Pat Freiermuth's pick 240. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Chig Okonkwo at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Pat Freiermuth at 128.
Last season Pat Freiermuth carried the heavier workload (69% snap share, 36 touches to Chig Okonkwo's 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Chig Okonkwo is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Okonkwo | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 144 | 128 |
| Points / game | 7.5 | 9.6 |
| Games played | 4 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #153 | #217 |
| ADP | 190 | 240 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE38 | TE11 |
| Snap share | 65% | 69% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
| Age | 27 | 28 |
| Bye week | 7 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth in 2026?
Chig Okonkwo is a slight lean over Pat Freiermuth for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth?
Chig Okonkwo carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 128 for Pat Freiermuth.
Where are Chig Okonkwo and Pat Freiermuth being drafted?
Chig Okonkwo has an ADP around pick 190 (round 16), while Pat Freiermuth goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth?
Expert consensus ranks Chig Okonkwo (TE19) ahead of Pat Freiermuth (TE26) for 2026.
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