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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Ferguson vs Saquon BarkleyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Saquon Barkley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.4 PPG to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Saquon Barkley is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Saquon Barkley (13.4 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

RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14PPG LEADER

Saquon Barkley

PPG

13.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,140

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

273

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jake Ferguson

Saquon Barkley

Head to Head

8.7 PPG13.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Saquon Barkley: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (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) RB in most league formats.

Jake Ferguson vs Saquon Barkley: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 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.

Jake Ferguson has his bye in Week 14, Saquon Barkley in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Saquon Barkley 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. Saquon Barkley (age 29, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Saquon Barkley outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Saquon Barkley's 16. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Saquon Barkley scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Ferguson	Saquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	13.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	214
Rushing Yards	1	1,140
Rush Yds/Game	0.1	71.3
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	82	37
Receiving Yards	600	273
Targets	102	50
Total TDs	8	9
Age	27	29
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

13.4 PPG for Saquon Barkley versus 8.7 for Jake Ferguson in 2025. The baseline favors Saquon Barkley, 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 Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.