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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Ferguson vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jake Ferguson and Jake Tonges are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jake Ferguson

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

8.7 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Ferguson is producing at 40% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jake Ferguson vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Jake Ferguson and Jake Tonges is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG with the Dallas Cowboys across 17 games, and Jake Tonges posted 8.5 with the San Francisco 49ers in 9.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Jake Ferguson has his bye in Week 14, and Jake Tonges rests in Week 8. 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: Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Ferguson outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges'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

Jake Ferguson vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Ferguson	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	8.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	77
Receptions	82	34
Rec/Game	4.8	3.8
Receiving Yards	600	293
Rec Yds/Game	35.3	32.6
Receiving TDs	8	5
Targets	102	46
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.1
Age	27	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Ferguson at 8.7 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Jake Tonges's 8.5. 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 Jake Ferguson or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Ferguson and Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

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

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Jake Ferguson outscored Jake Tonges by 0.2 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.