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Terrance Ferguson vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Terrance Ferguson by 11.6 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride 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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TELos Angeles Rams#99
Terrance Ferguson
PPG
3.3
Games
14
Rec
11
Rec Yds
231
Rec TDs
3
Targets
25
Bye
Week 6
TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Terrance Ferguson
Trey McBride

Head to Head

3.3 PPG14.9 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Terrance Ferguson is producing at 15% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Terrance Ferguson vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Terrance Ferguson (Los Angeles Rams, 3.3 PPG) by 11.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 11.6 points favors Trey McBride, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Terrance Ferguson is off Week 6 and Trey McBride Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride 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: Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Trey McBride outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 197 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terrance Ferguson's 14. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Terrance Ferguson vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTerrance FergusonTrey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)3.314.9
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)46253
Receptions11126
Rec/Game0.87.4
Receiving Yards2311,239
Rec Yds/Game16.572.9
Receiving TDs311
Targets25169
Target Share/Game1.89.9
Age2326
Experience1 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 14

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 3.3 for Terrance Ferguson in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, 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 Terrance Ferguson or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Terrance Ferguson and Trey McBride average in 2025?

Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 11.6 points per game.

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

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

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

Trey McBride outscored Terrance Ferguson by 11.6 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.