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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jonnu Smith vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonnu Smith is the better play on a neutral week. 8.2 PPG with 562 yards gives a reliable baseline. Pat Freiermuth at 6.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jonnu Smith higher, but do not fade Pat Freiermuth entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEMiami Dolphins#99PPG LEADER

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jonnu Smith

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

8.2 PPG6.2 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jonnu Smith is producing at 37% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means Pat Freiermuth carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jonnu Smith vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins tight end put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 6.2 in 15. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Jonnu Smith, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jonnu Smith had 52 catches for 562 yards; Pat Freiermuth posted 41 for 486. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Jonnu Smith has his bye in Week 6, and Pat Freiermuth rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jonnu Smith outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jonnu Smith saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	6.2
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	93
Receptions	52	41
Rec/Game	3.5	2.7
Receiving Yards	562	486
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	32.4
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	68	54
Target Share/Game	4.5	3.6
Age	-	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 9

Summary

8.2 PPG for Jonnu Smith versus 6.2 for Pat Freiermuth in 2025. The baseline favors Jonnu Smith, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonnu Smith or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonnu Smith has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jonnu Smith or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith outscored Pat Freiermuth by 2.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.