Pat Freiermuth has quietly settled into a frustrating but productive phase of his NFL career, flashing fantasy relevance without ever fully breaking into the upper tier of tight ends. With changes to Pittsburgh’s offensive personnel and fewer pass-catching obstacles at tight end, 2026 may present his clearest path yet toward fantasy consistency. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers Freiermuth had his best statistical season in 2022, setting career highs in catches (63), receiving yards (732), and targets (98) despite a missed game and zero-catch performances in Weeks 15 and 18. His yards per catch climbed to 11.6 (up 3.3 yards from 2021), and he recorded seven or more catches in four games. His inconsistency was still a theme, however, highlighted by six or fewer targets in eight matchups. His 2023 season was largely a washout. He managed just eight catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets through his first four games before a hamstring injury sidelined him for six weeks.…