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

Evan Engram is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.9 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Evan Engram is the better fantasy play this season.

Evan Engram is the better play on a neutral week. 4.9 PPG with 468 yards gives a reliable baseline. Terrance Ferguson at 3.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Evan Engram higher, but do not fade Terrance Ferguson entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEDenver Broncos#35PPG LEADER
Evan Engram
PPG
4.9
Games
16
Rec
50
Rec Yds
461
Rec TDs
1
Targets
76
Bye
Week 10
TELos Angeles Rams#99
Terrance Ferguson
PPG
3.3
Games
14
Rec
11
Rec Yds
231
Rec TDs
3
Targets
25
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Evan Engram
Terrance Ferguson

Head to Head

4.9 PPG3.3 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means Evan Engram carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Terrance Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Evan Engram and Terrance Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Evan Engram finished the 2025 season at 4.9 PPG for the Denver Broncos (16 games), and Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Evan Engram is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Terrance Ferguson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 11 catches). In weeks where Terrance Ferguson finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.

Evan Engram has his bye in Week 10, and Terrance Ferguson rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Evan Engram outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Terrance Ferguson's 14. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Terrance Ferguson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Terrance Ferguson is 8 years younger than Evan Engram (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatEvan EngramTerrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)4.93.3
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7846
Receptions5011
Rec/Game3.10.8
Receiving Yards461231
Rec Yds/Game28.816.5
Receiving TDs13
Targets7625
Target Share/Game4.81.8
Age3123
Experience8 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Terrance Ferguson's 3.3. 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 Evan Engram or Terrance Ferguson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Evan Engram has the edge at 4.9 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

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

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Evan Engram outscored Terrance Ferguson by 1.6 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.

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