Freiermuth, Higbee recommended as TE starts in Week 7 fantasy football

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Freiermuth, Higbee recommended as TE starts in Week 7 fantasy football
Summary

Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams and Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers are identified as start 'em picks for Week 7 of fantasy football. Higbee faces a favorable matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that allows significant points to tight ends. Freiermuth's status hinges on his recovery from a calf injury as the Steelers prepare for their game in New Orleans. Both players have shown potential in prior games, with Freiermuth especially crucial due to Pittsburgh’s thin receiver corps. Alternatives for Freiermuth include Darnell Washington if he cannot play.

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  • •Higbee is matched against Las Vegas, allowing 14.7 points per game to TEs.
  • •Freiermuth’s play is uncertain due to a calf injury ahead of the New Orleans game.
  • •Las Vegas has allowed six tight end touchdowns this season.
  • •Freiermuth has four touchdowns on 21 catches this season.
  • •Darnell Washington is a viable streaming option if Freiermuth is unavailable.
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  • 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Week 7 fantasy football TE start-sit: Higbee, Freiermuth, Pitts, Mayer
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Davante Adams’ ruptured hamstring opens Rams targets before a Raiders defense that has allowed six tight end touchdowns, while San Francisco hasn’t allowed one.

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