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Pat Freiermuth or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Pat Freiermuth is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEPittsburgh Steelers#28 TE
Pat Freiermuth
PPG
6.2
Games
15
Rec
41
Rec Yds
486
Rec TDs
4
Targets
54
Bye
Week 9
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Pat Freiermuth vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatPat FreiermuthRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)6.211.6
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)93197
Rushing Yards01,076
Rush Yds/Game0.063.3
Rushing TDs06
Receptions4139
Receiving Yards486297
Targets5450
Total TDs47
Age2728
Experience4 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Pat Freiermuth and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Pat Freiermuth or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Pat Freiermuth and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Pat Freiermuth and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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