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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Ferguson is the better play on a neutral week. 8.7 PPG with 601 yards gives a reliable baseline. Greg Dulcich at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jake Ferguson higher, but do not fade Greg Dulcich entirely.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#32

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Greg Dulcich

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

5.5 PPG8.7 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% 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.

Greg Dulcich vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Greg Dulcich and Jake Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Greg Dulcich finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the Miami Dolphins (9 games), and Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 for the Dallas Cowboys (17 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Jake Ferguson 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.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while Greg Dulcich profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 26 catches). In weeks where Greg Dulcich finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Greg Dulcich is off Week 6 and Jake Ferguson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jake Ferguson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Greg Dulcich is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Ferguson outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Greg Dulcich vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	8.7
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	148
Receptions	26	82
Rec/Game	2.9	4.8
Receiving Yards	335	600
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	35.3
Receiving TDs	1	8
Targets	33	102
Target Share/Game	3.7	6.0
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Ferguson at 8.7 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Greg Dulcich's 5.5. 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 Greg Dulcich or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Greg Dulcich and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Greg Dulcich or Jake Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson outscored Greg Dulcich by 3.2 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.