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Jake Ferguson vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEDallas Cowboys
Jake Ferguson
PPG
8.7
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
600
Rec TDs
8
Targets
102
Bye
Week 7
WRSeattle SeahawksPPG LEADER
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG
17.7
Games
17
Rec
119
Rec Yds
1,793
Rec TDs
10
Targets
163
Bye
Week 10

Head to Head

8.7 PPG17.7 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Jake Ferguson vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) against Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 17.7 PPG across 17 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.

Jake Ferguson has his bye in Week 7, Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

17.7 PPG for Jaxon Smith-Njigba versus 8.7 for Jake Ferguson in 2025. The baseline favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has the edge at 17.7 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2025?

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.0 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.