Dawson Knox · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 2

Dawson Knox or Pat Freiermuth?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dawson Knox 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 4.6 PPR points clear of Dawson Knox 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
Dawson Knox vs DET 4.3 2nd · soft 1.7 – healthy
Pat Freiermuth START @ NE 8.9 30th · tough 15.6 129 healthy

TEs vs DET recently: Juwan Johnson 11.4 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 — 129 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.