Kyle Pitts Sr. 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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Kyle Pitts Sr.- Higher projection: 172 vs 128 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 217
- Market favorite: ADP 67.6 vs 239.9
Kyle Pitts Sr. and Pat Freiermuth are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE26). Kyle Pitts Sr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 68 (round 6) to Pat Freiermuth's pick 240. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Pat Freiermuth at 128.
Last season Pat Freiermuth carried the heavier workload (69% snap share, 36 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts Sr. is the solid pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sr. | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 128 |
| Points / game | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #217 |
| ADP | 68 | 240 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE15 | TE11 |
| Snap share | 59% | 69% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Kyle Pitts Sr. or Pat Freiermuth.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts Sr. or Pat Freiermuth in 2026?
Kyle Pitts Sr. is a solid pick over Pat Freiermuth for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Pat Freiermuth?
Kyle Pitts Sr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 128 for Pat Freiermuth.
Where are Kyle Pitts Sr. and Pat Freiermuth being drafted?
Kyle Pitts Sr. has an ADP around pick 68 (round 6), while Pat Freiermuth goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Pat Freiermuth?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Pat Freiermuth (TE26) for 2026.
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