Jake Ferguson has almost completely fallen out of the Cowboys passing game plans. Over the past month, he's at a 60% route share (and declining), down from his 70% share in 2025 per @FantasyPtsData. He's also at an 8.3% target share in this time, and is averaging just 10.8 yards per game, with less 1st read targets than Brevyn Spann-Ford and Jonathan Mingo (both less than 20% route shares in this span). He quite literally does nothing well at this point in his career, and it wouldn't be at a...

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PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Zain Dhanani

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If that was Jake Ferguson instead of Brevyn Spann-Ford, he would have tipped it to the other team

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PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brevyn Spann-Ford is positioned as an anytime touchdown scorer at +700 odds; at 6-foot-6, he is a big, sizable athlete in his third year and the perfect red-zone target against the Eagles, against whom he scored his lone career touchdown last season.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brevyn Spann-Ford has emerged as Jake Ferguson's replacement in recent snaps; he went from three catches on six targets in the first five games to four catches on five targets from Prescott in Week 6 against Green Bay, showing increased involvement in the Cowboys' offense.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Footballguys

After Jake Ferguson's drop that ended Week 5, Ferguson played a season-low snap rate (54%) in Week 6, while Brevyn Spann-Ford played a season-high snap rate (46%) in the same week. Spann-Ford saw two more targets and caught two more passes than Ferguson last week, positioning him as a large field tournament Flex option.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Spann-Ford split time with Jake Ferguson at a near 50/50 rate. The source explicitly states 'the second-year tight end continues to improve his stock this season,' indicating positive momentum and increasing role value in Dallas's tight end rotation.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 24, 2026Blogging The Boys

Brevyn Spann-Ford split snaps with Jake Ferguson at a near 50/50 rate. The second-year tight end continues to improve his stock this season, suggesting growing involvement and opportunity in the Cowboys offense.

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PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Spann-Ford receives a 'strong lean' recommendation against Dallas, which ranks 32nd in passing DVOA and 30th in QB rating against; this represents a favorable matchup for the Eagles tight end.

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NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Brevyn Spann-Ford as a potential first scorer for Dallas in the Eagles game. Sean picks Spann-Ford, suggesting he sees value in the tight end as a scoring option in this matchup.

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NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026Blogging The Boys

In rapid-fire scoring predictions for who scores first for Dallas, Sean selected Brevyn Spann-Ford.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026Davis Mattek

Spann-Ford has effectively replaced Jake Ferguson in the Dallas offense, indicating an increased role and opportunity for the tight end.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Spann-Ford has emerged as a threat in the Cowboys tight end rotation, hitting a season-high 46% of snaps on Sunday night compared to Jake Ferguson's season-low 54%. Spann-Ford saw five targets for four catches and 35 yards, outpacing Ferguson's three targets for two grabs and 13 yards, signaling a shift in the Cowboys' tight end usage.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Season-high 47% snap share and 27% route share; source notes he's looked OK when given the chance and can't play much worse than Ferguson has this year; stock marked up.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Blogging The Boys

Tight end provided stable and solid production for Cowboys; represented one of the roster moves that actually produced legitimate results, offering hope that other changes might eventually work out.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source highlights Brevyn Spann-Ford as a bright spot, noting the Cowboys got stable and solid production from him. The source characterizes Spann-Ford as one of the team's 'we are going to make some changes!' moves that actually produced legitimate results.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Blogging The Boys

Spann-Ford made physical plays that contributed to the Cowboys' only touchdown drive in the second half; the source notes 'some physical plays by Williams and Brevyn Spann-Ford, but the Cowboys punched it in,' indicating he was part of the offensive execution that finally got the team on the board.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Spann-Ford made physical plays that contributed to the Cowboys' first scoring drive of the game in the second half, helping punch in a touchdown after a fourth-down conversion to Lamb.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Brevin Spann-Ford is seeing increased usage in 11 personnel, effectively replacing Jake Ferguson in that package and out-targeting him five to three in the recent game.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026Flock Fantasy

Delivered massive game vs. Houston Texans with multiple receiving touchdowns, his first time cracking 20 fantasy points this season. Speaker recommends moving him up in rankings due to encouraging usage trend: Laviska Shenault no longer a receiving role threat, so overall receiving usage trending in the right direction.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Spann-Ford got the lion's share of work at tight end on the drive that resulted in Javonte Williams' third-quarter touchdown, the Cowboys' first score of the game.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026Blogging The Boys

Spann-Ford got the lion's share of tight end work on the drive that resulted in Javonte Williams's touchdown in the third quarter, the Cowboys's first score of the game.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Footballguys

Spann-Ford out-targeted Jake Ferguson 5-to-4, though snaps were 42 for Ferguson and 36 for Spann-Ford. Spann-Ford is massive and a much better blocker than Ferguson. Spann-Ford is more of a red flag on Ferguson, though very deep leagues may warrant the attention. Add in the deepest leagues, monitor split moving forward.

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PositiveRoleOct 18, 2026Blogging The Boys

Spann-Ford is an extremely physical player with the willingness and ability to take on edges and linebackers, positioning him for a potential snap count increase in 11 personnel if Dallas commits to running the ball this week. This personnel adjustment could replace Jake Ferguson in the tight end rotation as the Cowboys prioritize run-blocking over receiving production.

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PositiveRoleOct 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Spann-Ford is an extremely physical player with the willingness and ability to take on edges and linebackers. If Dallas truly commits to running the ball this week, Spann-Ford could see his snap count begin to increase, potentially replacing Jake Ferguson in 11 personnel as part of personnel adjustments coach Schottenheimer is planning.

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NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026Blogging The Boys

Spann-Ford's positional rank declined from 82 in 2025 to 52 in 2026, dropping from blue-chip to slightly-above-average performance at tight end. His YPRR fell from 1.29 to 1.00 on 33 yards from 33 routes run.

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NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Span-Ford played 20 offensive snaps and 12 special teams snaps for Dallas in the loss to Tampa Bay, receiving two targets but failing to record a catch; he added one special teams tackle.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Cowboys extended Spann-Ford, who is the team's gritty blocker and special teams contributor. The source suggests that if Ferguson continues to struggle with drops, fumbles, and blocking, the Cowboys could see a change in responsibilities at tight end, potentially favoring Spann-Ford's role.

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PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026Blogging The Boys

The source notes that the Cowboys wisely extended Brevyn Spann-Ford, who serves as the team's gritty blocker and special teams contributor. With Ferguson's performance issues mounting—drops, fumbles, and poor blocking—there is potential for Spann-Ford to see expanded responsibilities as the season moves forward, positioning him as a depth chart beneficiary if Ferguson's role diminishes.

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PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source suggests that Brevyn Spann-Ford may be due for more opportunities at tight end following Jake Ferguson's poor performance against Tampa Bay, including a tipped pass at the end of the game.

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NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Spann-Ford played 29% of snaps and ran 14% of routes, finishing with 0 targets. He posted a 3% season target share, indicating minimal involvement in the Cowboys passing game.

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