Is Pat Freiermuth playing vs. Cowboys? Steelers TE held without a target in first half of 'Sunday Night Football'

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Fantasy football owners are growing impatient with Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.

One week after Freiermuth had his best game of the season, hauling in five receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown against the Colts, the Pittsburgh pass-catcher has been silent against the Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football."

Freiermuth didn't have a single target in the first half, never mind a reception. His absence in the box score has managers wondering if the tight end is even suited up for the primetime game.

The Sporting News has you covered with the latest on Freiermuth's availability below.

Pat Freiermuth stats today

  • Targets: 0
  • Receptions: 0
  • Rec Yards: 0
  • Rec TDs: 0

Is Pat Freiermuth playing vs. Cowboys?

Despite what the box score shows, yes, Freiermuth is playing against the Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football."

The Steelers tight end has been on the field throughout the contest, he just has not registered a target or reception from starting quarterback Justin Fields.

To be fair, it's not just Freiermuth getting iced out of the offense.

Fields only had 35 passing yards on nine attempts in the first half as he tried to navigate stormy weather in Pittsburgh.

Is Pat Freiermuth injured?

No, Freiermuth is not injured. He was a full participant at practice all week and never had an injury designation coming into this contest.

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.