Player: TE Pat Freiermuth
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: After weeks of diminished opportunities, Pat Freiermuth stepped up on Thursday. The Steelers lost, but their well-paid tight end re-introduced himself into the offense. On five catches, he went for 111 yards and scored two touchdowns. If the Steelers can suddenly realize he is one of their top receiving threats, that would be one silver lining to the loss in Cincinnati.
In the Steelers’ first five games, Pat Freiermuth drew 11 targets, catching eight passes for 76 yards. On Thursday, he caught five passes on six targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns.