Greg Dulcich · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 8

Greg Dulcich or Pat Freiermuth?

Wondering who you should start this week — Greg Dulcich 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 3 PPR points clear of Greg Dulcich in week 8, drawing CLE — the 17th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Greg Dulcich	vs NE	6.4	22nd	11.3	–	Questionable
Pat Freiermuth START	vs CLE	9.4	17th	9.5	183	healthy

TEs vs NE recently: Brock Bowers 15 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 3.3 pts (W6) · Colston Loveland 12.9 pts (W7).

TEs vs CLE recently: Mason Taylor 2.4 pts (W5) · Josh Cuevas 10.4 pts (W6) · Gunnar Helm 2.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Pat Freiermuth projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Greg Dulcich faces NE, 22nd most generous to TEs.
Greg Dulcich is flagged WATCH.
Pat Freiermuth faces CLE, 17th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Pat Freiermuth carries the higher trade value — 183 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.