Dallas Goedert vs Jake Ferguson: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles tight end put up 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 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 Dallas Goedert, 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 Dallas Goedert profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (11 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Dallas Goedert finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 5 while Jake Ferguson is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
