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Is Pat Freiermuth Playing Tonight?
Yes, Pat Freiermuth is playing tonight for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is active against the Miami Dolphins and has been on the field for a good number of snaps.
He came into Week 15 with no injury tag. Recent fantasy updates said he was not on the injury report and was fully expected to play unless something unexpected happened before the game.
Preview pieces for Steelers versus Dolphins also listed him as part of the regular offensive plan with his usual tight end role.
Once the game kicked off the story shifted more to his usage than his status. One live update explained that he is in uniform on the field wearing jersey number 88 but he did not see a target before halftime.
That report stressed that he was involved in plenty of plays yet the ball kept going elsewhere in the passing game.
The offense has spread tight end work around. Aaron Rodgers has thrown passes to Darnell Washington and Jonnu Smith. Connor Heyward has handled some short yardage and sneak plays near the goal line.
Because there are several tight ends in the rotation Freiermuth can be active in real football but quiet in the box score for long stretches. Analysts before the game even labeled him a filler or wild card option for fantasy because of that snap and target split.
Season context makes this more clear. Freiermuth entered this matchup with 28 catches for 307 yards and four touchdowns on 35 targets in 2025 which is solid but not featured receiver volume.
Reports note that his snap share this season has hovered around a fifty percent range while Washington often sits as the primary tight end and Jonnu Smith pushes for routes too.
Live coverage of Dolphins versus Steelers has mentioned his name on specific plays. At one point a log noted Rodgers looking for Freiermuth on a pass that was nearly intercepted.
So he is not just blocking every snap. He is running routes. He is just not a focal point in most drives tonight.
From a fan angle this can feel frustrating. Freiermuth is popular in Pittsburgh and the home crowd loves to yell the “muth” sound every time he makes a play.
The same report pointed out that this usual chant has been missing for most of the night because he has not been getting the ball much even though he is suited up and playing.
For fantasy managers the takeaway is simple. You are getting a live body in your lineup not a late scratch. He is active and part of the game plan.
But his role tonight is more of a complementary piece in a crowded tight end room which caps his targets and lowers his fantasy ceiling for this one.
So in plain terms. Pat Freiermuth is playing tonight. He is healthy enough to go and on the field. His problem right now is usage not availability.
Disclaimer
Player status and usage information is based on official game-day reports and live coverage and is subject to change during the game. Fantasy outcomes may vary based on play calling, snap distribution, and in-game adjustments. Always check official NFL inactive lists and team announcements for final confirmation.
