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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Ferguson (8.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jake Ferguson posted 8.7 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 10, Jake Ferguson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 34 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.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	148
Receptions	74	82
Rec/Game	4.4	4.8
Receiving Yards	1,017	600
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	35.3
Receiving TDs	7	8
Targets	124	102
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.0
Age	30	27
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 2.0 points per game above Jake Ferguson's 8.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 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 2.0 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.