Chig Okonkwo · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 2

Chig Okonkwo or Pat Freiermuth?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chig Okonkwo 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 1.5 PPR points clear of Chig Okonkwo 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
Chig Okonkwo vs SEA 7.4 14th 3.6 65 Questionable
Pat Freiermuth START @ NE 8.9 30th · tough 15.6 33 healthy

TEs vs SEA recently: Eli Raridon 6.2 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chig Okonkwo carries the higher trade value — 65 against 33 (a 49% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chig Okonkwo gets the most. Momentum: Chig Okonkwo -201 and Pat Freiermuth +6 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.