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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Jake Ferguson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is the better play on a neutral week. 10.3 PPG with 591 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jake Ferguson at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dallas Goedert higher, but do not fade Jake Ferguson entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

10.3 PPG8.7 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Jake Ferguson at 40%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Jake Ferguson: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles tight end put up 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Jake Ferguson of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 8.7 in 17. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Dallas Goedert, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Jake Ferguson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 82 receptions for 600 yards, while Dallas Goedert profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (11 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Dallas Goedert finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Ferguson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 9 while Jake Ferguson is off Week 10. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jake Ferguson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Jake Ferguson is 4 years younger than Dallas Goedert (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoedertFerguson

PPG (Half-PPR)10.38.7

Games Played1517

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155148

Receptions6082

Rec/Game4.04.8

Receiving Yards591600

Rec Yds/Game39.435.3

Receiving TDs118

Targets82102

Target Share/Game5.56.0

Age3127

Experience7 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 10

Summary

10.3 PPG for Dallas Goedert versus 8.7 for Jake Ferguson in 2025. The baseline favors Dallas Goedert, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 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 Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Jake Ferguson by 1.6 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.