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Blogging The Boys fantasy football takes on Jake Ferguson
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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Ferguson was highlighted pre-game as a key to Cowboys success in the passing game, but was part of the 'big three' receivers who combined for just 10 of 18 completions; on the critical third-and-5 before halftime, Ferguson had leverage against his defender but did not come back to the ball as Prescott escaped and threw an interception to Jevon Holland.NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026
Ferguson's usage as an extra blocker or chip-and-release option directly impacts his availability for big plays in the passing game. The Cowboys' offensive line concerns at both tackle spots and backup left guard T.J. Bass mean Ferguson may need to provide additional protection for Prescott before releasing into patterns, which constrains his target volume and big-play potential.PositiveMatchupSep 13, 2026
Ferguson benefits from a favorable matchup against Giants linebackers, particularly if Cowboys OC Brian Schottenheimer moves personnel to get Ferguson matched up against pass rushers like Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, or rookie Arvell Reese rather than coverage linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. These pass rushers are much better at edge-setting than coverage, which would create a significant advantage for Ferguson and Dak Prescott's aerial attack.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Ferguson is a clear TE1 projection entering week one; his involvement in the passing attack is positioned as the primary barometer for Cowboys offensive success. In last year's week two win against the Giants, Ferguson posted his second-highest volume of targets, second-highest receptions, and second-most yards of the season. One week later against the Bears, Ferguson recorded career highs with 13 catches on 14 targets and the most yards of the season, demonstrating his ceiling when fully utilized in the passing game.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Jake Ferguson is the TE1 for the Cowboys; he and Brevyn Spann-Ford are now both signed through 2029 after Ferguson received his own extension last year, solidifying the tight end position for Dallas.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Sean Martin predicts Jake Ferguson will score first for Dallas in Week 1 against the Giants.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Ferguson was heavily involved in the Cowboys' 40-37 Week 2 win over the Giants last year, when the offense produced 478 total yards and went 3-for-3 in the red zone. The source cites this prior matchup as context for the upcoming Week 1 opener, though specific receiving statistics for Ferguson are not provided.NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026
Part of the 11-man Leadership Council; represents the Cowboys' emphasis on selecting leaders based on teammate trust rather than tenure or star power.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Contract restructured for cap space, but restructuring increased his 2027 dead cap hit, making it highly unlikely Dallas will move on; Ferguson should be playing for his future this season given the financial commitment and lack of flexibility.PositiveBustSep 4, 2026
Ferguson opened 2025 averaging eight receptions across the first five games, but production faded sharply afterward and never regained rhythm. With CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens headlining the receiving corps, Ryan Flournoy poised for expanded role, and Brevyn Spann-Ford earning more snaps in two-tight-end packages, Ferguson has too many high-priority targets competing for volume. Additionally, he posted his lowest yards-after-catch figure despite relatively strong average depth of target, indicating limited explosiveness after the catch. Limited opportunity and diminished playmaking make Ferguson a candidate for disappointment in Dallas.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Tight end Jake Ferguson had his contract restructured to create salary cap flexibility for the Cowboys; the restructure generated roughly $19 million in total cap space across three players (Ferguson, Kenny Clark, DaRon Bland), with the Cowboys having roughly $14.2 million in cap space before the moves.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Tight end Jake Ferguson's dip in big play production has been a topic of conversation, with much of it potentially attributable to inconsistencies both Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele have had as the starting tackles. With both Steele and Guyton having mostly strong training camps this offseason, Cowboys fans can dream about more plays like Van Vooren's touchdown from their tight ends like Ferguson as well as Luke Schoonmaker or Brevyn Spann-Ford, if the protection is consistently holding up as needed.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Ferguson is an unquestioned top tight end for the Cowboys and is a roster lock for the 53-man squad.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Ferguson is locked in as the clear starting tight end for the Cowboys heading into 2026.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Ferguson is part of the Cowboys' 11-player leadership council established by coach Schottenheimer in his second year; the council meets about every two weeks to discuss locker room matters.PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026
Ferguson is consensus across all four panelists as the TE1 and clear lock for the 53-man roster at the tight end position.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Jake Ferguson had a nice grab downfield for roughly 25 yards during team drills, demonstrating continued involvement in the passing game and receiving ability.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Jake Ferguson is a two-time Pro Bowl alternate from the 2023 and 2025 seasons. Under the NFL's new format eliminating the Pro Bowl game and alternates starting in 2026, he would never have received those honors. This impacts his contract negotiation credentials and Hall of Fame recognition, as players' Wikipedia pages showing "2x Pro Bowler" carries significant weight in fan perception and potentially in agent/owner discussions, even if sophisticated parties see through the distinction.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Ferguson is locked in as the top tight end on the Cowboys' 53-man roster projection, maintaining his status as the team's primary pass-catching option at the position.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Ferguson garnered one vote as an honorable mention in the 2026 Camp MVP voting. He was noted as one of the elite receivers that rookie Caleb Downs battled against in training camp, demonstrating the quality of competition Downs faced.PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Established tight end locked into Cowboys roster as one of two guaranteed spots in crowded tight end room alongside Brevyn Spann-Ford.NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Tight end locked into the Cowboys roster as a core piece of the tight end group alongside Brevyn Spann-Ford, with the third spot to be filled by one of Michael Trigg, D.J. Rogers, or Zack Kuntz.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Jake Ferguson is having a strong training camp alongside CeeDee Lamb, contributing to a receiving group that looks menacing when combined with George Pickens' dominant performance. The Cowboys' receiving weapons are positioned to support one of the greatest offenses in the league this year.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Ferguson is a roster lock at tight end for the Cowboys on the 53-man roster prediction.PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026
Ferguson has dominated training camp discussion after a disappointing 2025 season (7.3 yards per reception, 3 fumbles). In early camp practices, he has been one of the better offensive players, catching multiple touchdowns and making big plays up the seams and in intermediate-to-deep portions of the field in Saturday's practice. With CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and the Cowboys running game drawing defensive attention, Ferguson has an opportunity in 2026 to put up career-high numbers in all major categories with a healthy Dak Prescott, positioning the fifth-year tight end ahead of schedule for a potentially career-best season.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Tight end Jake Ferguson and Dak Prescott look to be completely on the same page during training camp, with the two connecting on touchdown plays. Ferguson is part of Prescott's target group as the Cowboys' offense looks to put together another year of high-powered production in 2026.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Ferguson is the starting tight end for the Dallas Cowboys. Luke Schoonmaker, the 2023 second-round pick, never really challenged Ferguson for the starting job as was hoped when Schoonmaker was drafted.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Ferguson is selected for the Leadership Council for his heart and competitive fire. He's pesky, brash, and plays with swagger; his emotion gives him his edge as an intense player. He'll run through defenders, hurdle them, and then point and snicker about it later. He's a refuse-to-quit kind of guy who represents the competitive fire needed in the locker room and offers no apologies for it.PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026
Ferguson looks more explosive so far in training camp; while he is not a burner, adding a little quickness can make him a bigger weapon. The source notes he was one of the best performers at Tuesday's practice, making several good plays in the passing game including a beautiful seam ball catch in front of cornerback Shavon Revel, a big play where he turned on the jets with rookie safety Caleb Downs trailing, and a touchdown catch in the back of the end zone after a throw from Dak Prescott.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Ferguson is the top tight end on the Cowboys and a key element to the passing game; he is a chain mover who has racked up 95 first downs over the last three seasons. The threat he poses to make plays in the middle of the field helps CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens carve up opposing defenses and also gives Ryan Flournoy opportunities to eat. Ferguson is in the second year of his four-year, $52 million deal and is looking to remind Dallas why they extended him.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Ferguson had a productive 2025 season with 82 receptions and 8 touchdowns (both career highs) and 600 receiving yards (second-most of his career); however, he also recorded 3 fumbles in 2025, bringing his two-year fumble total to 7, and his 7.3 yards per catch were a career low. The source notes he came into training camp needing to show he put his up-and-down season behind him.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Starting tight end is missing training camp practice due to personal reasons; absence creates opportunity for reserve TE Brevyn Spann-Ford to receive increased reps with starting offense.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Ferguson is part of the leadership council named by Schottenheimer to open camp, reflecting his role as an established voice in the locker room.NegativeInjuryAug 1, 2026
Out at Cowboys practice for personal reasons.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Ranked twelfth in Pro Bowl-level tier as a proven performer on the Cowboys roster.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
The established star TE heads into camp as the undisputed primary target in the room, focusing his summer on fine-tuning his chemistry with the quarterback.PositiveUsageJul 22, 2026
Caught an 18-yard pass from Prescott late in regulation that moved the ball to the Giants' 49-yard line, setting up Aubrey's game-tying 64-yard field goal attempt.