Juwan Johnson 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Juwan Johnson- Higher projection: 141 vs 128 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 128 vs 217
- More points per game: 10.6 vs 6.7
Juwan Johnson and Pat Freiermuth are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Juwan Johnson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE15 to TE26). Juwan Johnson typically comes off the board first, around pick 178 (round 15) to Pat Freiermuth's pick 240. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Juwan Johnson at 141 PPR points (8.3 per game) versus Pat Freiermuth at 128.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to Pat Freiermuth's 54), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Juwan Johnson is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Johnson | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 141 | 128 |
| Points / game | 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #128 | #217 |
| ADP | 178 | 240 |
| Positional rank | TE8 | TE24 |
| Snap share | 76% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 9 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Bye week | 8 | 9 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth in 2026?
Juwan Johnson is a clear call over Pat Freiermuth for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth?
Juwan Johnson carries the higher 2026 projection at 141 PPR points (8.3 per game), compared with 128 for Pat Freiermuth.
Where are Juwan Johnson and Pat Freiermuth being drafted?
Juwan Johnson has an ADP around pick 178 (round 15), while Pat Freiermuth goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth?
Expert consensus ranks Juwan Johnson (TE15) ahead of Pat Freiermuth (TE26) for 2026.
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