Evan Engram · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 2

Evan Engram or Pat Freiermuth?

Wondering who you should start this week — Evan Engram 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 Evan Engram 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
Evan Engram vs JAX 4.3 22nd 14.3 3 healthy
Pat Freiermuth START @ NE 8.9 30th · tough 15.6 70 healthy

TEs vs JAX recently: Harold Fannin 2.1 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 — 70 against 3 (a 96% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Pat Freiermuth gets the most. Momentum: Evan Engram +3 and Pat Freiermuth +39 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.