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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Ferguson vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Javonte Williams (14.1 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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TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jake Ferguson

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

8.7 PPG14.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Jake Ferguson vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) against Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Javonte Williams posted 14.1 PPG across 16 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Javonte Williams 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: Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Javonte Williams's 16. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jake Ferguson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Ferguson	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	14.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	226
Rushing Yards	1	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	0.1	75.1
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	82	35
Receiving Yards	600	137
Targets	102	51
Total TDs	8	13
Age	27	26
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Javonte Williams at 14.1 PPG, 5.4 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 Jake Ferguson or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Jake Ferguson and Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

Do Jake Ferguson and Javonte Williams share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jake Ferguson and Javonte Williams share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.