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o51.5
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Emeka Egbuka or Pat Freiermuth

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka

WR • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
Pat Freiermuth

Pat Freiermuth

TE • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Egbuka over Freiermuth

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Egbuka ... 22.58%

BOTH ... 35.48%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.44
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.64 35.9 0.21 10.44
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Outlook Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka vs. Pittsburgh — Lead Target in a Low-Scoring Home Battle

Emeka Egbuka enters Week 6 as Tampa Bay's clear top perimeter wideout, though the offense faces a major shift with starting quarterback Baker Mayfield ruled out. With rookie Jalon Daniels stepping under center and Jalen McMillan sidelined, Egbuka remains the primary focal point of the passing attack. While he has managed just 51 yards over his last two games, his 13 targets in that span ensure consistent opportunities.

Our weekly projection slots Egbuka for 10.4 fantasy points on roughly six targets and 36 yards against Pittsburgh's defense. A low 39-point game total and the change at quarterback cap his scoring ceiling, leading fantasy managers to start him in 68% of leagues. Even so, his lead role keeps him in play as a solid Flex option across all formats.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Freiermuth over Egbuka

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Freiermuth ... 27.42%

BOTH ... 35.48%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.3
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.8 38.7 0.4 10.3
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Outlook Pat Freiermuth

Pat Freiermuth at Tampa Bay — Red-Zone Weapon Faces Questionable Tag

Freiermuth was a late addition to Saturday's injury report with a calf issue, though reports indicate Pittsburgh remains optimistic he will play in Tampa Bay. Operating as the primary tight end with Aaron Rodgers under center, he enters the week riding considerable momentum after scoring three touchdowns over his past two games. With wideouts Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson sidelined, Freiermuth should command steady looks if cleared.

Our weekly projection expects 9.8 fantasy points, anticipating roughly four receptions for 37 yards. Currently started in 49% of leagues, he remains a solid TE1 streaming option with proven red-zone upside. However, with the questionable designation, fantasy managers should check back before kickoff to verify his active status.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 3 hrs ago
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Performance Emeka Egbuka
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
6386.3210
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
8516.4210
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Pat Freiermuth
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
5448.8172
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
8617.6173
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Emeka Egbuka
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Pat Freiermuth
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Emeka Egbuka
OWN
100%
-0.15 compared to last week
START
64%
+17.7 compared to last week
OWN/START Pat Freiermuth
OWN
75%
+49.44 compared to last week
START
49%
+41.05 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Emeka Egbuka
28th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Pat Freiermuth
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Emeka Egbuka

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 28th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 35th with 32.30 total points (6.46 avg).
  • Currently 70.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 192 and 9.14 YPC and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 2 (0.40 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush yards with 11 (2.20 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 3 in rush tds with 1 (0.20 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -4, Rec Yards: -253 Rec TDs: -4,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 74, REC YDS: 1075, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Pat Freiermuth

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 41.30 total points (8.26 avg).
  • Currently 11.1 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Calf (Since Oct 17, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 8.2 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Top 6 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 4th among TE.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 169 and 8.89 YPC and is currently ranked 19th among TE.
  • Top 3 in Rec TDs with 4 and is currently ranked 2nd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +12, Rec Yards: +104 Rec TDs: +4,
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 52, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Emeka Egbuka

No Injury Reported

Injury Pat Freiermuth

CALF - Since Oct 17, 2026

Freiermuth is active for Week 6 versus the Buccaneers.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Emeka Egbuka

Week 6
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80337.00841114.27
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 38.00 total points (7.60 avg).
  • Currently 21 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 13th in rush defense with 517 (103.40 per game).
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 1168 (233.60 per game).
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +67.17, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -5, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -3.87,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Matchups Pat Freiermuth

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.66
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 28.00 total points (5.60 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 307.40 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 7 (1.40 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 364 (72.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 1173 (234.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 5 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.83, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: +3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.03,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Emeka Egbuka
20.08
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Pat Freiermuth
12.69
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Emeka Egbuka
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 TB 16 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
2026 TB 5 33 21 192 9.1 1 2 11 5.5 1
ON PACE 18 119 76 691 9.1 4 7 40 5.5 4
3-YEAR AVG 9 68 33 485 14.7 3 1 5 4.5 0
Totals 23 168 87 1162 13.4 7 4 20 5 1
Career Pat Freiermuth
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 PIT 16 79 60 497 8.3 7 0 0 0 0
2022 PIT 15 98 63 732 11.6 2 0 0 0 0
2023 PIT 11 47 32 308 9.6 2 0 0 0 0
2024 PIT 16 78 65 653 10.0 7 0 0 0 0
2025 PIT 16 57 44 505 11.5 5 0 0 0 0
2026 PIT 5 26 19 169 8.9 4 3 4 1.3 0
ON PACE 18 94 68 608 8.9 14 11 14 1.3 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 65 50 519 10.4 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 82 397 291 2955 10.2 27 3 4 1.3 0
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