Pat Freiermuth vs Travis Kelce
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
Travis Kelce- Higher projection: 171 vs 128 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 98 vs 217
- More points per game: 11.4 vs 6.7
Pat Freiermuth and Travis Kelce are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Travis Kelce holds the edge in expert consensus (TE10 to TE26). Travis Kelce typically comes off the board first, around pick 89 (round 8) to Pat Freiermuth's pick 240. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Travis Kelce at 171 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Pat Freiermuth at 128.
Last season Travis Kelce carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 109 touches to Pat Freiermuth's 54), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Pat Freiermuth is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Travis Kelce is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Freiermuth | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 128 | 171 |
| Points / game | 6.7 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #217 | #98 |
| ADP | 240 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE24 | TE3 |
| Snap share | 49% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 12 |
| Age | 27 | 36 |
| Bye week | 9 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce in 2026?
Travis Kelce 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, Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce carries the higher 2026 projection at 171 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 128 for Pat Freiermuth.
Where are Pat Freiermuth and Travis Kelce being drafted?
Travis Kelce has an ADP around pick 89 (round 8), while Pat Freiermuth goes closer to pick 240 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Pat Freiermuth or Travis Kelce?
Expert consensus ranks Travis Kelce (TE10) ahead of Pat Freiermuth (TE26) for 2026.
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