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Jake Ferguson vs Terrance FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Ferguson is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jake Ferguson outscored Terrance Ferguson by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 8 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jake Ferguson is the clear pick. Terrance Ferguson profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEDallas Cowboys#14PPG LEADER
Jake Ferguson
PPG
8.7
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
600
Rec TDs
8
Targets
102
Bye
Week 14
TELos Angeles Rams#99
Terrance Ferguson
PPG
3.3
Games
14
Rec
11
Rec Yds
231
Rec TDs
3
Targets
25
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jake Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson

Head to Head

8.7 PPG3.3 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Ferguson is producing at 40% of elite pace and Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means Jake Ferguson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Ferguson vs Terrance Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jake Ferguson and Terrance Ferguson for your lineup, you are not alone. Jake Ferguson finished the 2025 season at 8.7 PPG for the Dallas Cowboys (17 games), and Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games).

That 5.4-point weekly advantage for Jake Ferguson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while Terrance Ferguson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 11 catches). In weeks where Terrance Ferguson finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Jake Ferguson has his bye in Week 14, and Terrance Ferguson rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jake Ferguson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Terrance 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. Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Jake Ferguson outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terrance Ferguson's 14. 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.
  • Terrance Ferguson is 4 years younger than Jake Ferguson (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake FergusonTerrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)8.73.3
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14846
Receptions8211
Rec/Game4.80.8
Receiving Yards600231
Rec Yds/Game35.316.5
Receiving TDs83
Targets10225
Target Share/Game6.01.8
Age2723
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Ferguson at 8.7 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Terrance Ferguson's 3.3. 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 Terrance Ferguson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Ferguson has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

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

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Ferguson or Terrance Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Jake Ferguson outscored Terrance Ferguson by 5.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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