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Jake Ferguson vs Jonathan Taylor

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
RBIndianapolis ColtsPPG LEADER
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

8.7 PPG20.0 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Jake Ferguson vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) against Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jonathan Taylor posted 20.0 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, Jonathan Taylor in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Jonathan Taylor holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.0 points per game. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 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 Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 11.3 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.