Pat Freiermuth
TE · Pittsburgh Steelers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
11.1 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
TE7 among 92 available TE projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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Pat Freiermuth's sourced report lists Questionable. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Pat Freiermuth had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 11.1 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Targets per game averaged 5.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
5.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
3.3n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
30.3n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 5, 4, 3 / 5.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 5.0 (2 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 5, 4, 3 / 3.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 4.5 (2 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 30.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 39.0 (2 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Pat Freiermuth · TE
11.1
Pat Freiermuth · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
6.6
Darnell Washington · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Pat Freiermuth minus Darnell Washington: +4.5 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Skowronek | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Cameron Heyward | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| DeShon Elliott | Out | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| DK Metcalf | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Jalen Ramsey | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Wrist | Observation time is not available. |
| Jamel Dean | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Keeanu Benton | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Pat Freiermuth | Questionable | Not reported | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Rico Dowdle | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Roman Wilson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Finger | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Watt | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | Offense | TE:10 | 2 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
12.4
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
12.1
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
10.5
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 5 | IND | 21.5 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 / 4 | CLE | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | CIN | 5.1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 / 2 | NE | 7.4 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 / 1 | ATL | 15.6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | BAL | 8.1 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 17 | CLE | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 16 | DET | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Questionable
- Practice designation
- Not reported
- Reported injury
- Calf
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
7 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.63× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Pat Freiermuth: Mike McCarthy is everything I expected 2026-10-13 19:07:07 UTC
Mike Clay 'optimistic' over Pat Freiermuth in Week 6 2026-10-13 15:20:50 UTC
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