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TEDallas Cowboys#26 at Tight EndUpdated October 25, 2026

Jake Ferguson

Tight End · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

6.0

Games

6

Bye

W14

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Age

27

Experience

4 yrs

Size

6'5" · 250 lb

College

Wisconsin

2026 Season Stats

PPG

6.0

Games

6

Rec

17

Rec Yds

115

Rec TDs

3

Targets

24

Bye

Week 14

Jake Ferguson 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Jake Ferguson is the Dallas Cowboys number 87 tight end, a 4-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 6 appearances, which ranks him 26th among tight ends in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Jake Ferguson finished 2026 with 17 receptions for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 24 targets, a workload that anchors his weekly floor without quite hitting alpha status.

For the start or sit call on Jake Ferguson this week, with his matchup and injury status factored in, get the free DraftCall app. It compares him with any other NFL player and names the one to start.

Upcoming Schedule

Week 7AWAY

@ Philadelphia Eagles

Oct 26 · 8:15 PM ET (20:15)

Week 8HOME

vs Arizona Cardinals

Nov 1 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 9AWAY

@ Indianapolis Colts

Nov 8 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 10HOME

vs San Francisco 49ers

Nov 15 · 4:25 PM ET (16:25)

Jake Ferguson Head to Head Matchups

Start or sit decisions usually come down to a head-to-head call. Here are 8 of the most-searched matchups for Jake Ferguson in 2026.

RB

Jahmyr Gibbs

DET

VS

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

28.0

6.0

PPG (2026)

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

VS

RB

Kenneth Walker III

KC

6.0

26.2

PPG (2026)

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

VS

WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

SEA

6.0

23.4

PPG (2026)

RB

Bijan Robinson

ATL

VS

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

19.7

6.0

PPG (2026)

RB

Derrick Henry

BAL

VS

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

18.7

6.0

PPG (2026)

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

VS

RB

Jonathan Taylor

IND

6.0

18.5

PPG (2026)

RB

Chuba Hubbard

CAR

VS

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

18.5

6.0

PPG (2026)

TE

Jake Ferguson

DAL

VS

WR

Puka Nacua

LAR

6.0

18.3

PPG (2026)

All 133 matchups for Jake Ferguson▾

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Jake Ferguson Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Jake Ferguson score in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 6 appearances, which ranks him 26th among tight ends on our 2026 draft board.

What is Jake Ferguson's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Jake Ferguson's bye week?▾

Jake Ferguson has his bye in Week 14 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Plan roster depth at tight end for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Jake Ferguson playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Jake Ferguson's status there is current when you set your lineup.

What jersey number does Jake Ferguson wear?▾

Jake Ferguson wears number 87 for the Dallas Cowboys.