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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Ferguson is the better play on a neutral week. 8.7 PPG with 601 yards gives a reliable baseline. Chig Okonkwo at 5.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jake Ferguson higher, but do not fade Chig Okonkwo entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#31

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

5.6 PPG8.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% 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.

Chig Okonkwo vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Chig Okonkwo and Jake Ferguson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans tight end put up 5.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Jake Ferguson of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 8.7 in 17. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.1 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 Chig Okonkwo profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 56 catches). In weeks where Chig Okonkwo finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chig Okonkwo sits Week 9 while Jake Ferguson is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jake Ferguson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Chig Okonkwo is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) 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 Chig Okonkwo by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	8.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	148
Receptions	56	82
Rec/Game	3.3	4.8
Receiving Yards	560	600
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	35.3
Receiving TDs	2	8
Targets	79	102
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.0
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

8.7 PPG for Jake Ferguson versus 5.6 for Chig Okonkwo in 2025. The baseline favors Jake Ferguson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 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 Chig Okonkwo and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Jake Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson outscored Chig Okonkwo by 3.1 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.