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Terrance Ferguson vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Warren is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 8.9 PPG and 825 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Terrance Ferguson (3.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tyler Warren as the starter and Terrance Ferguson as depth.

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
TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER
Tyler Warren
PPG
8.9
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
817
Rec TDs
4
Targets
112
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Terrance Ferguson
Tyler Warren

Head to Head

3.3 PPG8.9 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Terrance Ferguson is producing at 15% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Terrance Ferguson vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Warren are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Tyler Warren posted 8.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 5.6-PPG gap gives Tyler Warren the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 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 Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Terrance Ferguson sits Week 6 while Tyler Warren is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyler Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Terrance Ferguson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tyler Warren outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terrance Ferguson's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Tyler Warren saw 112 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 Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTerrance FergusonTyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)3.38.9
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)46151
Receptions1176
Rec/Game0.84.5
Receiving Yards231817
Rec Yds/Game16.548.1
Receiving TDs34
Targets25112
Target Share/Game1.86.6
Age2324
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 13

Summary

Tyler Warren outscored Terrance Ferguson by 5.6 PPG in 2025 (8.9 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 Terrance Ferguson or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?

Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

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

Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Tyler Warren outscored Terrance Ferguson by 5.6 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.