Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Fumble negates mild production
Rotowire
Ferguson caught four of five targets for 24 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.
Ferguson led the Cowboys in receiving yardage in a game during which the offense mustered just 66 passing yards. The tight end's mild output was virtually negated when he coughed up one of Dallas' four lost fumbles Sunday. Ferguson was an average fantasy option when Dak Prescott (hamstring) was under center, but with the latter possibly done for the season, it is safe to downgrade the Cowboys' position players if Cooper Rush continues to start against the Texans next Monday.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: TEs to Sit
Rotowire
Ferguson has been held to 8.3 PPR points or less in two of his past three games, and he hasn't scored a touchdown all season. And now he's going from Dak Prescott (hamstring) to Cooper Rush in a tough matchup against the Eagles, who are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. No tight end has scored a touchdown against Philadelphia this year, and only Cade Otton in Week 4 and Mike Gesicki in Week 8 have scored double digits in PPR points.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Sleeper TEs
Rotowire
Ferguson has struggled for the past two games against Detroit and San Francisco with a combined nine catches for 34 yards and no touchdowns on 12 targets, but he should snap out of his slump in Week 9 at Atlanta. The Falcons have allowed three tight ends in their past five games to score at least 10.5 PPR points, and Dak Prescott should continue to lean on Ferguson in this game.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
Rotowire
Ferguson has struggled for the past two games against Detroit and San Francisco with a combined nine catches for 34 yards and no touchdowns on 12 targets, but he should snap out of his slump in Week 9 at Atlanta. The Falcons have allowed three tight ends in their past five games to score at least 10.5 PPR points, and Dak Prescott should continue to lean on Ferguson in this game.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Contrarian DFS Play
Rotowire
Ferguson has been a disappointment this season, but I like his chances to bounce back in a game against the Falcons with an over.under of 52.5. He has seen seven or more targets in four of his last five games, he just hasn't reached the end zone this year. I bet that changes in Week 9.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Does little with eight targets
Rotowire
Ferguson caught six of eight targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.
Ferguson didn't get in on the scoring fun that the tight end position enjoyed on National Tight Ends Day in the NFL. Instead, Ferguson had multiple defenders swarming to him on each of his six short catches, none of which went for more than 10 yards. He has at least six catches in four of his last five games, so Ferguson figures to see substantial volume again in Week 9 against the Falcons.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: TEs to Start
Rotowire
Ferguson had a down game in Week 6 against Detroit with three catches for 11 yards on four targets for 4.1 PPR points, but prior to that he had scored at least 11.9 PPR points in three games in a row. I expect him to get back on track against the 49ers, and Ferguson remains a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Limited to 11 yards
Rotowire
Ferguson recorded three receptions on four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.
Even with the Cowboys forced to take to the air in negative game script, Ferguson was surprisingly uninvolved in the offense. He finished sixth in targets and fifth in receptions on the team, and his longest gain went for just six yards. While it was a down performance, Ferguson should come out of Dallas' bye week as a continued priority in the offense.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Top DFS Play
Rotowire
Ferguson is an excellent cash game option. He has seen at least seven targets in every game but one, and he's playing in what is projected to be one of the highest-scoring games on the slate. He's averaging more than 13 PPR FPPG in his last three games despite the fact that he still hasn't scored a touchdown.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Goes for 70 yards in win
Rotowire
Ferguson corralled six of seven targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Steelers.
Ferguson continued his recent string of strong play Sunday, bringing his three-game average up to 6.3 receptions and 71.3 yards. The Wisconsin product has yet to hit paydirt this season after scoring five times in 2023, but he remains an integral part of Dallas' passing attack. Ferguson remains a startable option in all fantasy formats heading into a Week 6 tilt against the Lions next Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Top DFS Play
Rotowire
In his last two games, Ferguson has 13 catches for 144 yards on 18 targets. The Steelers defense should put pressure on Dak Prescott, and Ferguson is his security blanket. I would not be surprised to see another double-digit target game, and I have him projected as the top tight end in Week 5.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Seven catches in win
Rotowire
Ferguson secured all seven targets for 49 yards in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the Giants on Thursday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by Dallas.
Ferguson tied CeeDee Lamb for the team lead in receptions while checking in second to his teammate in both receiving yards and targets. The third-year tight end generated a combined 13-144-0 line on 18 targets over Weeks 3 and 4, further cementing that he's essentially developed into the team's No. 2 pass catcher behind Lamb, at least for the moment. Ferguson should be poised for another busy day when the Cowboys travel to take on the vaunted Steelers defense on Sunday, Oct. 6, a game in which the tight end's prowess in the short and intermediate passing windows might be especially relevant given the limited time Dak Prescott may often have.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: TEs to Start
Rotowire
Ferguson returned from his one-week absence in Week 2 against New Orleans with a knee injury with a big game against Baltimore in Week 3 with six catches for 95 yards on 11 targets. In his last game against the Giants last season, Ferguson had four catches for 26 yards and a touchdown, so hopefully he can find the end zone again in the rematch Thursday night.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Big performance in return
Rotowire
Ferguson recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 28-25 loss to Baltimore.
Ferguson returned from a one-game absence caused by a knee injury and immediately led the team in targets, receptions and yards. The majority of his production came in the final 16 minutes of game time as the Cowboys took to the air, highlighted by gains of 17 and 26 yards late in the third quarter. This was a unique game script, but Ferguson should remain a key figure in Dallas' offense and often command the second-most targets behind CeeDee Lamb.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Removed from injury report
Rotowire
Ferguson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Ferguson was a full practice participant Friday, upgrading from limited the previous two days. He missed only one game after suffering an MCL sprain Week 1, giving QB Dak Prescott his full complement of pass catchers with WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) also avoiding a Week 3 injury designation. Ferguson profiles as a mid-to-low-range fantasy starter at the production-lacking TE position even with some added risk of an in-game injury/setback.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Remains limited Thursday
Rotowire
Ferguson (knee) practiced in a limited fashion, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Ferguson has cobbled together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 3 prep as he seeks to miss just one game due to the MCL sprain and bone bruise that he sustained in his left knee in the Cowboys' season-opening win at Cleveland. Friday's injury report will unveil whether he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Ravens.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: TEs to Start
Rotowire
Ferguson (knee) returned to practice Wednesday after sitting out in Week 2. As long as he's healthy, Ferguson has the chance to be a top-five Fantasy tight end in all leagues. The Ravens were abused by Brock Bowers in Week 2 for nine catches for 98 yards on nine targets. And in Week 1, the combination of Travis Kelce and Noah Gray had six catches for 71 yards on seven targets. This could be a solid outing for Ferguson in Week 3.
Ferguson (knee) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Ferguson emerged from Week 1 with an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee, which didn't allow him to practice last week. A doubtful designation ultimately forecast his lack of availability ahead of an eventual loss to the Saints last Sunday, but his ability to mix into drills to kick off Week 3 prep indicates he's making progress in his recovery. The extent of Ferguson's participation Thursday and Friday likely will be the determining factors in his chances to return to action Sunday versus the Ravens.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Returns to practice
Rotowire
Ferguson (knee) is taking part in Wednesday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Ferguson is practicing in full pads Wednesday, per Saad Yousuf of The Athletic, an indication that the tight end is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game versus the Ravens. He sat out the Cowboys' Week 2 loss to the Saints due to an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee. The Cowboys will release their first Week 3 injury report later Wednesday, when it will be known whether Ferguson was a limited or full participant in practice.
... See More... See Less
Cowboys' Jake Ferguson: Contrarian DFS Play
Rotowire
We're expecting Ferguson to return in Week 3, and his price is about $1,000 too low. Luke Schoonmaker saw six targets in Ferguson's absence last week because the position is just etched into Dak Prescott's target tree. Hopefully, the injury designation holds down Ferguson's roster rate. It's rare we get a high-target, low-rostered tight end who is also underpriced and playing in the game with the biggest total on the slate.
