Who Should I Start? Pat Freiermuth or Harold Fannin Jr.

Saturday, October 11, 12:20 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has been underwhelming in his fifth professional season and will look to turn things around against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. With wide receiver Calvin Austin III (shoulder) sidelined this week, quarterback Aaron Rodgers could target his tight ends more frequently, but it's difficult to predict who will benefit most at the position. Though Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith were expected to be featured in the offense early on, it was Darnell Washington who led the group in snaps in Week 4. Given Cleveland's strong defensive front, the big-bodied Washington could be in line for more opportunities on Sunday, further limiting Freiermuth's fantasy output. Fantasy managers should steer clear of Pittsburgh's tight ends this week, leaving Freiermuth on the waiver wire in most formats.

Saturday, October 11, 8:19 AM

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught the first touchdown of his career in a 21-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. Fannin will look to keep it going in a road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. The rookie tight end out of Bowling Green has quickly turned into one of Cleveland's top weapons in the passing game, ranking third on the team in receiving yards and first with 21 receptions. The Steelers have struggled to contain tight ends this season, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position, putting Fannin in line to turn in a solid performance. He sets up as a mid-range TE2 in fantasy leagues this weekend.