AJ Barner vs Jake Ferguson: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between AJ Barner and Jake Ferguson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Seattle Seahawks tight end put up 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Jake Ferguson of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 8.7 in 17. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Jake Ferguson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while AJ Barner profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 52 catches). In weeks where AJ Barner finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: AJ Barner is off Week 10 and Jake Ferguson Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
