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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
The source's prior bold prediction for Jake Ferguson to have a comeback game against the Eagles completely missed; he recorded zero catches in that game.PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026
Ferguson was targeted just once against Philadelphia and drew a pass interference call, suggesting he is not the primary tight end target in the Dallas offense despite his previous role.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Jake Ferguson should not automatically be kept beside the offensive tackle against Arizona's weak pass rush. The source recommends Dallas send everyone into a route on four-man rushes and give Prescott five receiving options, forcing Arizona's defensive line to beat Dallas one-on-one.PositiveBustOct 30, 2026
Ferguson has ridden a small spike of fantasy value from three touchdowns in Weeks 2–3 but has since disappointed; he has fewer than four catches and fewer than 25 receiving yards in six of seven games this season, scored fewer than four fantasy points in four straight games including a goose egg against the Eagles, carries a 9.4% target share, and has just one red-zone target since Week 4 (a throwaway on a scramble). Even in a decent matchup with the Cardinals, he is a low-upside dart throw at a touchdown on a team that prefers Javonte Williams in scoring range and either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens when they do throw. The source rates Ferguson outside the top 25 at tight end and recommends scavenging the waiver wire for a streaming option instead.PositiveBustOct 30, 2026
Ferguson had three touchdowns in Weeks 2 and 3 combined and has ridden that small spike of fantasy value the rest of the season. The Cowboys tight end has fewer than four catches and fewer than 25 receiving yards in six of seven games this season and has scored fewer than four fantasy points in four straight games, including a complete goose egg last Monday night against the Eagles. Ferguson has a 9.4% target share on the season and just one red-zone target since Week 4 (essentially a throwaway into the back of the defender covering Ferguson on a long scramble by Dak Prescott). Even in a decent matchup with the Cardinals, Ferguson is nothing more than a low-upside dart throw at a touchdown on a team that prefers Javonte Williams in scoring range and either CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens when they do throw.NegativeBustOct 29, 2026
Has vanished from the fantasy landscape with four straight games under two fantasy points; should not be in lineups despite eventual reappearance.NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
Jake Ferguson faces Arizona and is recommended as a fade.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Jake Ferguson has struggled in 2026 and his route participation has declined in each of the last two weeks. After tipping a game-losing interception to Alex Anzalone in the loss to Tampa Bay, the Cowboys are reducing his snaps in favor of Spann-Ford, who is a better run blocker, costs less, and is not much worse as a pass-catcher. The offense exploded against Philadelphia in a game where Ferguson's drops or fumbles did not have an impact.NegativeDepth ChartOct 28, 2026
Ferguson's snap share is gradually dipping as the team transitions to more Brevyn Spann-Ford usage; Ferguson played 56% of snaps compared to Spann-Ford's career-high 53%.NegativeValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked 30th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 3, placing him in the minimal tier of trade assets.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Ferguson is ranked as the TE19 in week 8 rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, with Dallas hosting Arizona.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Ferguson was mentioned as part of the Cowboys' high-powered offensive weapons alongside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The balanced run-heavy approach (36 runs) and strong ground game from Javonte Williams opened up the passing game, though Ferguson's specific production was not detailed in the coverage.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Jake Ferguson's snap share has declined sharply; after a rough Week 5, he dropped from regularly playing 70% of snaps to barely half in Green Bay, reducing his opportunity in the Cowboys' offense.NegativeProjectionOct 25, 2026
Jake Ferguson has had a rough start to the season with only 115 yards through six games despite three touchdowns; he also has a fumble and a crushing miscue that led to the game-ending interception last week, with measly 45 yards of YAC this year, and the source notes blocking issues as well.PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026
Jake Ferguson has struggled early in the season with only 115 yards through six games, three touchdowns, one fumble, a game-ending interception miscue last week, and just 45 yards after catch; the source makes a bold prediction that Ferguson will bounce back with a 100-yard game, one touchdown, and one impressive YAC run reminiscent of his peak performance.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
Ferguson hasn't produced much yardage this season, but the Eagles still need to account for him when defensive attention shifts toward receivers. The Cowboys use him on wheel routes downfield, and the attention Lamb receives helps Ferguson escape downfield on these plays.PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026
Ferguson split time with Brevyn Spann-Ford at a near 50/50 rate. The source notes that 'the second-year tight end continues to improve his stock this season,' indicating positive trajectory for Spann-Ford's role, which implies Ferguson's role remains competitive but stable in a tight end rotation.PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
Jake Ferguson should get into routes and give Dak Prescott more places to go with the football if the Cowboys trust their five offensive linemen to protect without extra help. Philadelphia should not force Dallas to constantly keep a tight end or running back in protection, which would free Ferguson and other eligible receivers to run routes.NegativeBustOct 23, 2026
Ferguson remains a TD-or-bust low-end fantasy TE2 whose only upside exists when injuries occur in his receiving corps. After his touchdown eruption in Week 2 and Week 3, Ferguson has been held under 20 yards in three consecutive weeks. The 27-year-old hasn't reached the end zone against the Eagles since 2023, making him an unattractive spot start this week.NegativeUsageOct 22, 2026
Ferguson was a pursuing tackler on Cisse's interception return; the source notes that after Cisse dispatched with Ferguson, he found himself in an advantageous position.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Ferguson offers next to nothing after the catch on top of some ill-timed drops; targets to RBs/FBs/TEs are averaging 6.8 yards per reception (32nd) and +0.07 EPA per target (27th). The Cowboys lack receiving depth at these positions, making any throw that isn't to a WR essentially dead on arrival.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
The source notes that Dak Prescott completed a six-yard pass to Jake Ferguson in bounds late in the first half, but Ferguson forgot to carry the football back to the line of scrimmage, preventing the Cowboys from getting another play off before halftime.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was suspended by the NFL for a beer chugging celebration, one of three players disciplined for similar conduct alongside Kyle Juszczyk and Matt Goncalves.NegativeBustOct 19, 2026
Ferguson had 82 receptions and eight touchdowns last season but has regressed sharply over his past three games with just eight catches, 43 yards and no scores, posting 19 or fewer receiving yards in each outing.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Ferguson has not been a serviceable blocker and is averaging just 20 yards on three receptions per game. He has not given the Cowboys enough in 2026. Personnel adjustments this week could mean less Jake Ferguson at tight end in 11 personnel, with more Brevyn Spann-Ford potentially taking snaps if Dallas commits to running the ball.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Ferguson's route-running opportunities depend on whether the Cowboys' tackles can hold up against Green Bay's edge rushers. The source indicates that if Guyton and Steele can hold up, Dallas can release Ferguson and the running backs into routes instead of constantly keeping extra blockers beside the tackles.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
One panelist suggests considering Jake Ferguson as part of addressing underperforming players on the Cowboys roster, implying he could see increased role or snaps.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Jake Ferguson has had too many errors of late and is suggested as a prime candidate for at least a temporary demotion; the source notes that while the idea of Ferguson being a third seam-stretching element to the offense is enticing, he wasn't even contributing to blocking against the Buccaneers, with Javonte Williams at the RB spot handling most of the blocking duties instead.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Ferguson is averaging just 4.2 targets and 20.4 receiving yards through five games this season. He still has touchdown upside, but unless he finds the end zone, he won't be a viable fantasy option. That makes him too risky to trust, especially against a Packers team that has allowed the fourth-fewest receiving yards to tight ends this season.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Brian Schottenheimer should consider cutting into Jake Ferguson's reps as part of offensive adjustments following the Cowboys' Week 5 loss, suggesting the tight end's usage may need to be reduced in future game plans.PositiveMatchupOct 13, 2026
Ferguson presents a matchup problem for Green Bay's linebackers in week six; the source notes that both Zaire Franklin and Isaiah McDuffie are stumpier thumping linebackers, and expects to see more Ty'Ron Hopper than was deployed against Chicago, suggesting Ferguson's skill set creates a challenge for Green Bay's linebacker corps.NegativeValueOct 12, 2026
Ferguson is listed as a drop candidate at tight end for Week 6.NegativeBustOct 12, 2026
Listed as a drop candidate at tight end; the source includes him among players to drop in Week 6.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Ferguson is not a strong blocker; his chip blocks are ineffective, and he routinely misses blocking assignments in the running game. The source notes there are increasingly more instances of Ferguson being tossed aside as a blocker, which is problematic given the Cowboys' investment in the position. If Ferguson cannot clean up his drops, fumbles, and blocking issues, the Cowboys might make changes in his responsibilities or role as the season progresses.NegativeBustOct 12, 2026
Over the last three years, Ferguson has fumbled eight times, leading all tight ends in that span—a rate of once every 19.6 touches. The source compares this to a running back who touches the ball 20 times per game fumbling once every game, calling it 'atrocious.' Defensive coordinators have openly admitted to targeting Ferguson because he carries the ball away from his frame, making him vulnerable to aggressive defenders who deliberately swipe at the ball. A costly fumble on a shovel pass against Baltimore a couple of weeks ago erased a promising scoring drive.NegativeBustOct 12, 2026
Through five games in 2024, Ferguson has a 9.5% drop rate, which is high for a player targeted on short-to-intermediate routes; most notably, he dropped a potential game-winning drive in Thursday night's game when the ball was thrown directly at him and deflected off his face into a Buccaneers defender's hands. The source characterizes this as a pattern of costly mistakes raising questions about his overall consistency and long-term effectiveness.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Could see increased opportunities if CeeDee Lamb misses Week 6 against the Packers, opening up the Cowboys passing game.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
If Lamb has to miss the game against the Packers, it could open things up for TE Jake Ferguson, indicating increased opportunity if Lamb is unavailable.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Ferguson's blocking has been inconsistent throughout the season, and his three-catch, 19-yard performance against Tampa ended with a drop that became an interception when Dallas was trying to mount a late comeback. The source notes that while not every tipped interception is the receiver's fault, Ferguson needed to secure a catchable pass in that critical situation. Combined with his ongoing difficulties as a blocker, the play highlighted another weakness the offense has not adequately addressed. The coaching staff must find a way to improve his execution or reconsider how heavily it relies on him.NegativeRoleOct 10, 2026
Jake Ferguson had a really bad game against Tampa Bay, including a tipped pass at the end that was a breaking point; the source suggests it may be time to give Brevyn Spann-Ford more opportunities at tight end.NegativeBustOct 10, 2026
Tight end Jake Ferguson had multiple drops against the Buccaneers, including a critical drop in the final moments of the game with 1:22 remaining and the Cowboys down by eight; Ferguson took a perfect Dak Prescott pass off the facemask for what became a game-ending interception. The play registered -4.4 EPA and marked the biggest shift in win probability of the day, dropping Dallas' odds to one percent. Ferguson's performance highlighted a persistent issue at tight end for the Cowboys; the 27-year-old veteran has been guilty of dropped passes and costly fumbles, his blocking has lacked in execution and effort, and his ability to gain yards after the catch has declined to late-career Jason Witten levels.NegativeMatchupOct 9, 2026
Jake Ferguson had a pass go off his hands in the final moments of the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay; the deflection was intercepted by Alex Anzalone to seal the Buccaneers' victory. The source describes this as an especially heartbreaking ending for Dallas.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Jake Ferguson is holding the Cowboys back from being on the right side of a winning trend around football; not only are tight ends supposed to have a significant role in the middle of the field passing game, but being a reliable checkdown option against pressure looks is valuable as well, and Ferguson is neither of these things right now.NegativeProjectionOct 9, 2026
Ferguson mishandled Dak Prescott's pass in the fourth quarter on what would have been a game-tying drive, with the ball slipping through his hands, off his helmet, and into the arms of Alex Anzalone for an interception that effectively sealed the game. This was the second week in a row Ferguson mishandled the football; he had a fumble in Brazil and a drop during the two-minute offense before the break. The source notes that Ferguson had to come up with that catch at the end of regulation, but failed to execute.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
Ferguson was involved in the final interception of the game when a Prescott pass went off his face and into the arms of a Bucs linebacker late in the fourth quarter, ending the Cowboys' comeback attempt.NegativeProjectionOct 9, 2026
Jake Ferguson failed to haul in Dak Prescott's second interception in crunch time during the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay, a missed opportunity that contributed to Dallas' inability to finish the game despite having multiple chances to win.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Tight end Jake Ferguson had a critical drop late in the game with the Cowboys driving inside the Tampa Bay 24-yard line inside the two-minute warning; Dak Prescott's pass went through Ferguson's hands, bounced up, and was intercepted by Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone, directly contributing to Dallas's 24-16 loss.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
Ferguson failed to catch a critical pass from Dak Prescott inside the two-minute warning in the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay; the ball deflected upward off his hands and was intercepted by Tampa Bay linebacker Alex Anzalone, effectively ending Dallas's comeback chances.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
Ferguson popped a Dak Prescott dart into the air on a fateful second-and-one throw that was intercepted by a defender, essentially sealing the loss for Dallas in a game-tying situation.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
Ferguson was targeted on the Cowboys' final offensive play with under 1:30 remaining and Dallas down by eight; the pass hit off his hands and bounced high into the air, resulting in an interception by Alex Anzalone that sealed the 24-16 home loss to Tampa Bay.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
Ferguson had a drop on first down in the second quarter and missed a pass in the third quarter that was intercepted after being tipped; created a pass interference call in the end zone on the first drive.NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026
Ferguson's drop on a crucial late-game pass from Prescott with 1:16 remaining led to an interception by Alex Anzalone, costing the Cowboys a chance to tie the game at the Tampa Bay 24-yard line.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Jake Ferguson was targeted on the opening drive and was being covered by Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone when Anzalone committed a defensive pass interference penalty in the end zone. This indicates Ferguson was involved in the red-zone attack, though the penalty rather than a completion resulted from the play.NegativeUsageOct 8, 2026
Ferguson was doubled by Houston in the endzone last week instead of CeeDee Lamb, who had been carrying the offense throughout the day. This defensive choice allowed Lamb to score the game-winning touchdown, illustrating how Tampa Bay must carefully balance coverage resources between Dallas's multiple receiving threats.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Ferguson caught three of four targets for 11 yards against Houston, but the primary concern is his blocking performance. He spent much of the afternoon chipping against Houston's edge rushers with multiple moments where his technique and effort left Dallas' offense in difficult positions. Dallas relies on Ferguson to be both a pass-catching tight end and a reliable blocker, but he has had too many snaps where he either misses assignments entirely or makes contact without finishing blocks. With Prescott playing at a high level, Lamb virtually impossible to contain, and Javonte Williams a major part of the offense, the Cowboys need reliable blocking from their tight ends. The Buccaneers will use multiple methods to create pressure and have held three consecutive opponents to 285 yards or fewer, meaning Tampa's pass rush could be a problem and Dallas cannot afford preventable pressure through missed blocks.PositiveRoleOct 8, 2026
Ferguson had clutch grabs in the comeback win against Houston and remains an advantage against Tampa Bay's linebackers in the short passing game. Even if the Cowboys are forced to check the ball down, Ferguson has favorable matchup potential, though Dallas has struggled to generate positive yardage from these short throws.PositiveRoleOct 8, 2026
Dallas Cowboys tight end Ferguson was fined $13,611 for a similar celebration during a Cowboys win over the Washington Commanders on Sept. 20, claiming his invisible drink was Gatorade. The source reports Ferguson's fine has been rescinded following the NFL and NFLPA joint statement clarifying that 'recent celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will not be considered violations or result in discipline.'PositiveMatchupOct 7, 2026
With Antoine Winfield Jr. absent from Tampa Bay's secondary, Prescott should have opportunities to attack with Ferguson along with Lamb and George Pickens, indicating a favorable matchup for the tight end against a depleted Buccaneers defense.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson successfully appealed a $13,611 fine for a beer-mimicking celebration after a touchdown in Week 2 against the Commanders; Ferguson claimed he was mimicking a Gatorade bottle drink and provided documentation of similar celebrations on other occasions.PositiveMatchupOct 7, 2026
Ferguson will be matched up on rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter in coverage with Antoine Winfield Jr. out; the source notes this gives the Cowboys more size advantages against the Buccaneers coverage defenders, favoring all pass catchers in this matchup.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Ferguson scored a touchdown in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders; the celebration was initially misinterpreted by the NFL as shotgunning a beer, resulting in a $13,611 fine that he successfully appealed.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Ferguson caught a touchdown pass in Week 2 against Washington Commanders; the NFL initially fined him $13,611 for what it interpreted as an imitation of shotgunning a beer during his celebration, though the fine was later rescinded after Ferguson clarified it was a Gatorade celebration he had used in the past.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Ferguson's blocking performance drew criticism from the source Jesse Holley, who was disappointed in the Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end's run and pass blocking effort throughout the game. While Ferguson remains a reliable pass-catching target for Prescott in the red zone and on crucial downs, his blocking has been a persistent question mark since joining Dallas. The Cowboys demand significant blocking contributions from their tight ends in the run game and against elite pass rushers. If Brevyn Spann-Ford, who is described as "night and day better at the blocking game," receives increased snaps in passing situations, it could signal the coaching staff's message that Ferguson needs to improve his blocking to maintain his No. 1 tight end role.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Jake Ferguson's blocking earned a D- grade from the source. Jesse Holley, former Cowboys wide receiver and current the source, was critical of Ferguson's run and pass blocking all game, expressing disappointment in what he saw from the Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end. As a pass catcher, Ferguson proves to be a reliable target for Prescott when he needs a first down or touchdown in the red zone, and made a great catch on fourth down to keep the game-winning drive moving. However, blocking has been a question mark since joining the Cowboys, as Dallas asks a lot of their tight ends in the run game and especially when they need an extra pass blocker.NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026
Ferguson had a quiet game overall but delivered when it mattered most with a clutch fourth-down catch in the Cowboys' comeback victory, showing he can be counted on in critical moments.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Jake Ferguson made a crucial fourth-down catch in Week 4 against Houston that kept Dallas' comeback alive. With the Cowboys needing four yards to extend the drive, Dak Prescott trusted Ferguson to deliver; the tight end secured the pass with a sliding catch, giving the offense another set of downs when an incompletion would have handed Houston possession deep in Cowboys territory.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Ferguson delivered a crucial fourth-down conversion catch in the final moments of Dallas' comeback win over Houston. With the Cowboys trailing 30-27 and facing fourth-and-4 at their own 32-yard line with 1:34 remaining, Dak Prescott found Ferguson over the middle for seven yards. Ferguson secured the pass with a sliding catch, extending the possession and allowing Dallas to continue attacking downfield. The source emphasizes that this catch was a real turning point in the game—without it, an incompletion would have handed Houston possession deep in Cowboys territory to kill the game. Ferguson's play directly enabled the winning drive that covered 74 yards in 11 plays, culminating in CeeDee Lamb's game-winning touchdown.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Ferguson's blocking has been a major red flag in heavier personnel sets where the Cowboys have been at their best offensively; the source notes he had a terrible chip block against Will Anderson on third down that gave Anderson a more direct rush past Terence Steele into Prescott's lap, deflecting the pass incomplete, and defenses should continue to force him to block out of these looks after seeing the Texans tape.NegativeBustOct 5, 2026
Jake Ferguson is listed as a drop candidate at tight end, indicating the source recommends moving on from him.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Jake Ferguson is listed as a drop candidate tight end for Week 5.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Ferguson fell flat in the Cowboys' win over Houston, failing to produce in the shootout game.PositiveMatchupOct 3, 2026
If Houston focuses too much attention on CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson and the rest of the Cowboys' passing game should have opportunities against Houston's defense that has allowed 326 yards per game through three weeks.NegativeProjectionOct 3, 2026
Jake Ferguson is ranked in the Week 4 top 10 tight end rankings by The Huddle, facing the Texans.NegativeRoleOct 2, 2026
Halprin identifies Ferguson as the backup tight end behind the primary passing-game trio of Prescott, Lamb, and Pickens; Ferguson is mentioned as part of the supporting cast that backs up the Cowboys' star offensive weapons.NegativeBustOct 1, 2026
Starting tight end has a major ball-control problem with 8 fumbles since the start of 2024 season, tied for third-most in the league; his touches-per-fumble rate of 18.9 is by far the highest of any player. Ferguson is no longer a YAC specialist like in 2023—over his last 20 games he has posted an uninspiring 3.2 YAC/REC rate, and he struggles to turn short catches into bigger plays unless wide open. His fumble issues and declining YAC production make him a liability.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Tom predicts Jake Ferguson scores first for Dallas in the Cowboys-Texans matchup, indicating confidence in the tight end's early-game scoring opportunity.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Jake Ferguson is predicted to score first for Dallas in the Week 4 matchup against Houston.PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026
Target of a poorly-conceived shovel pass play call in Week 3 against Baltimore that resulted in a fumble; the source cites this as an example of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's problematic play-calling, describing it as 'dumb play calls' and evidence of a lack of creativity in the offense.NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
The Cowboys tight end fumbled at the Baltimore 23-yard line, a critical turnover in field goal or touchdown range that the source identifies as part of the 14-18 points left on the field by the offense.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Ferguson caught a shovel pass that ended in a fumble, representing another example of the Cowboys' tendency to get cute with play-calling in promising situations rather than trusting their established offensive advantage.