Mike Gesicki · Pat Freiermuth · 2026 week 2

Mike Gesicki or Pat Freiermuth?

Wondering who you should start this week — Mike Gesicki 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 3.2 PPR points clear of Mike Gesicki 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
Mike Gesicki @ HOU 5.7 6th · soft 18.8 101 healthy
Pat Freiermuth START @ NE 8.9 30th · tough 15.6 129 healthy

TEs vs HOU recently: Dalton Kincaid 13 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 101 (a 22% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Pat Freiermuth gets the most. Momentum: Mike Gesicki +101 and Pat Freiermuth +111 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.