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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Drake London (14.0 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.

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

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

14.0 PPG8.7 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 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 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Drake London vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 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.

Drake London has his bye in Week 11, Jake Ferguson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake London is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jake Ferguson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. 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.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	8.7
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	148
Receptions	68	82
Rec/Game	5.7	4.8
Receiving Yards	919	600
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	35.3
Receiving TDs	7	8
Targets	112	102
Target Share/Game	9.3	6.0
Age	24	27
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 5.3 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 Drake London or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Drake London and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.