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Jake Ferguson vs Josh Jacobs

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
RBGreen Bay PackersPPG LEADER
Josh Jacobs
PPG
14.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
929
Rush TDs
13
Rec
36
Rec Yds
282
Bye
Week 10

Head to Head

8.7 PPG14.6 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Jake Ferguson vs Josh Jacobs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) against Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Josh Jacobs posted 14.6 PPG across 15 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, Josh Jacobs in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Josh Jacobs holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs average in 2025?

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Josh Jacobs's bye weeks in 2026?

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.