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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Ferguson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 8.7 PPG and 601 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Cade Stover (3.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jake Ferguson as the starter and Cade Stover as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

3.5 PPG8.7 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Jake Ferguson at 40%. That ranking gap means Jake Ferguson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cade Stover (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 3.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 8.7 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jake Ferguson carries a 5.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jake Ferguson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cade Stover is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Ferguson outscored Cade Stover by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Ferguson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jake Ferguson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	8.7
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	148
Receptions	22	82
Rec/Game	1.5	4.8
Receiving Yards	215	600
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	35.3
Receiving TDs	1	8
Targets	32	102
Target Share/Game	2.1	6.0
Age	-	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jake Ferguson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.7 points per game. Cade Stover averaged 3.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cade Stover and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

Do Cade Stover and Jake Ferguson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cade Stover and Jake Ferguson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Cade Stover or Jake Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson outscored Cade Stover by 5.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.