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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Ferguson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.8-PPG advantage is real (8.7 to 4.9), and Jake Ferguson's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Evan Engram is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

4.9 PPG8.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% 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.

Evan Engram vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Evan Engram (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.9 fantasy points per game in 16 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 3.8-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 Evan Engram profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 50 catches). In weeks where Evan Engram finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Evan Engram sits Week 10 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

If you can acquire Jake Ferguson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Evan Engram is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) 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?

•Jake Ferguson outscored Evan Engram by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Evan Engram's 16. 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.
•Jake Ferguson is 4 years younger than Evan Engram (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	8.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	148
Receptions	50	82
Rec/Game	3.1	4.8
Receiving Yards	461	600
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	35.3
Receiving TDs	1	8
Targets	76	102
Target Share/Game	4.8	6.0
Age	31	27
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jake Ferguson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.7 points per game. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 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 Evan Engram or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (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.

Is Evan Engram or Jake Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson outscored Evan Engram by 3.8 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.