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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Fant vs Terrance FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Noah Fant is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.4 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Noah Fant is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Noah Fant edges Terrance Ferguson by 1.1 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Noah Fant goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TECincinnati Bengals#39PPG LEADER

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Rams#99

Terrance Ferguson

PPG

3.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

231

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Noah Fant

Terrance Ferguson

Head to Head

4.4 PPG3.3 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Noah Fant is producing at 20% of elite pace and Terrance Ferguson at 15%. That ranking gap means Noah Fant carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Noah Fant vs Terrance Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Noah Fant (4.4 PPG) and Terrance Ferguson (3.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Noah Fant played 13 games for the Cincinnati Bengals; Terrance Ferguson suited up 14 times for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 1.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Noah Fant is the volume tight end in this matchup with 34 receptions for 288 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 Noah Fant, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Noah Fant (age 28) 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?

•Noah Fant outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terrance Ferguson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Terrance Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Fant scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Noah Fant saw 41 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Terrance Ferguson is 5 years younger than Noah Fant (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Noah Fant vs Terrance Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Fant	Terrance Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	3.3
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	46
Receptions	34	11
Rec/Game	2.6	0.8
Receiving Yards	288	231
Rec Yds/Game	22.2	16.5
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	41	25
Target Share/Game	3.2	1.8
Age	28	23
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Noah Fant outscored Terrance Ferguson by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (4.4 to 3.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Noah Fant or Terrance Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Noah Fant has the edge at 4.4 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 Noah Fant and Terrance Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Noah Fant averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do Noah Fant and Terrance Ferguson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Noah Fant and Terrance Ferguson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Noah Fant or Terrance Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Noah Fant outscored Terrance Ferguson by 1.1 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.