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Pat Freiermuth injury update: Questionable for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers (calf)

The Steelers added Freiermuth to the injury report with a calf issue and he is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

By Cole Hartwell
Pat Freiermuth
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Pat Freiermuth has been added to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Adam Schefter. The report lists the injury as a calf issue.

What happened

The Steelers added Freiermuth to the injury report, per Underdog NFL. His status for the team’s road game at Tampa Bay in Week 6 is now questionable.

Meanwhile, wide receiver DK Metcalf has been removed from the injury report and will carry no injury designation for Sunday’s game.

Context

Through five games, Freiermuth has 19 receptions for 169 yards and four touchdowns on 26 targets, posting 60.3 PPR points. In Week 5, he caught five passes for 44 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with 21.5 PPR points.

The tight end is listed as TE1 on the Steelers’ depth chart.

Depth chart

If Freiermuth is limited or unable to play, Darnell Washington would be the next man up at tight end. Washington has 11 catches for 131 yards and one touchdown this season, averaging 6.0 PPR points per game. Robert Tonyan is third on the chart with one reception for two yards.

What’s next

The Steelers play the Buccaneers on Sunday, October 18.

Pat Freiermuth (calf) added to injury report and is questionable for Week 6, per @SteelersPRBurt.

Steelers have added TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) to the injury report and he is now questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. Additionally, WR DK Metcalf (illness) has been removed from the injury report and will not have an injury designation for Sunday’s game.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Freiermuth has scored four touchdowns and averages 12.1 PPR points per game. Even with the questionable tag, he remains a solid starting option in most leagues given his established role and red-zone usage. Monitor his status before Sunday’s game.

If Freiermuth is inactive, Darnell Washington becomes an intriguing streamer in deeper formats. Washington has 30.1 PPR points and 11 receptions through five weeks. However, his 6.0 PPR points per game average suggests limited upside. Robert Tonyan is not a recommended play. The remaining Steelers pass catchers, including DK Metcalf, could see additional targets if Freiermuth sits.

Quick answers

Will Pat Freiermuth play in Week 6?

Freiermuth is questionable for Week 6 against the Buccaneers after being added to the injury report with a calf issue.

What is Pat Freiermuth's injury status?

Freiermuth is dealing with a calf injury and is questionable for Sunday's game.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart, TE (Sleeper)
  4. Pat Freiermuth (calf) added to injury report and is questionable for Week 6, per @SteelersPRBurt. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  5. Steelers have added TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) to the injury report and he is now questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. Additionally, WR DK Metcalf (illness) has been removed from the injury report and will not have an injury designation for Sunday’s game. (X (@AdamSchefter))

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