Austin Hooper · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 2

Austin Hooper or Pat Freiermuth?

Wondering who you should start this week — Austin Hooper or Pat Freiermuth? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth projects 6.6 PPR points clear of Austin Hooper in week 2, drawing NE — the 30th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Austin Hooper vs CAR 2.3 11th – – healthy
Pat Freiermuth START @ NE 8.9 30th · tough 15.6 16 healthy

TEs vs CAR recently: Cole Kmet 9.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs NE recently: AJ Barner 1.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Pat Freiermuth carries the higher trade value — 16 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Pat Freiermuth gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.