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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Ferguson vs Malik NabersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jake Ferguson

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

8.7 PPG12.0 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Jake Ferguson vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 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 14, Malik Nabers in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Malik Nabers 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. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. 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.
•Malik Nabers is 5 years younger than Jake Ferguson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Ferguson	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	12.0
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	48
Receptions	82	18
Rec/Game	4.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	600	271
Rec Yds/Game	35.3	67.8
Receiving TDs	8	2
Targets	102	35
Target Share/Game	6.0	8.8
Age	27	22
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Malik Nabers at 12.0 PPG, 3.3 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 Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

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

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