Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson capped off a poor season with a poor showing in Week 18's loss to Washington. The 25-year-old was targeted four times but caught just two passes for 12 yards. He did not score a single touchdown in the 2025 campaign and caught 57 passes for 482 yards on the season while missing some time with a concussion. Ferguson will look to rebound in 2025 with quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring) back under center, as he was not on the same page as Cooper Rush or Trey Lance over the back stretch of the season.
Jan 6, 2025 9:33 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has had a disappointing season thus far, as he has failed to record a single touchdown. The 25-year-old has caught 57 passes for 482 yards and despite CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) missing last week's game, he was not the top option in the passing game. Given the lack of weapons in Dallas' offense this week Ferguson can be started in Week 18 but again has a low floor, especially given that quarterback Trey Lance is expected to see significant snaps.
Jan 4, 2025 10:09 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was targeted five times in Sunday's 41-7 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ferguson caught three balls for just 18 yards despite star receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) missing the contest. It has been a disappointing season for Ferguson, who has not scored a touchdown in 2024 after leading the tight end position in red zone targets in 2023. He will look to bounce back in the season's finale next week against the Washington Commanders.
Dec 29, 2024 9:48 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is now the top receiving option on the team with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) ruled out for the remainder of the season. Ferguson has yet to score a touchdown in the 2024 season, limiting his ceiling, but should see enough usage to be a safe start at tight end despite a tough matchup on tap against Philadelphia. He grades as a low-end TE1 this week with a safe projected target share in a game that should be low-scoring.
Dec 28, 2024 8:49 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson caught six of his nine targets for 40 yards during Sunday's Week 16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 25-year-old took advantage of his matchup against a Buccaneers defense that has struggled against opposing tight ends in 2024, delivering his best fantasy finish since Week 9. Ferguson may have helped fantasy managers punch a ticket to the fantasy championship this week, but we're less optimistic about his outlook for Week 17 when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends this year.
Dec 23, 2024 1:33 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson heads into Sunday night's matchup against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16 still searching for his first touchdown of 2024. Although the matchup is a good one against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed 12.1 half-PPR points per game to the TE position this year (sixth-most in the NFL), Ferguson just hasn't shown any real signs of breaking out with quarterback Cooper Rush under center. The 25-year-old has just five catches on 10 targets for 55 yards after returning from a two-game absence due to injury. But even before that, Ferguson was struggling to make a weekly impact for his fantasy managers. The good news is the Bucs have allowed the second-most receiving yards (974) to tight ends this year, so even if Ferguson stays out of the end zone, he could rack up some decent yardage to make him a top-12 TE in the fantasy semifinals in most leagues.
Dec 21, 2024 12:16 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson did not make much of an impact in his second game back since missing two games due to a concussion. Ferguson was targeted four times, catching two passes for 23 yards in the Week 15 win over Carolina. The third-year tight end just does not seem to have the same connection with quarterback Cooper Rush that he has with Dak Prescott (hamstring). Ferguson will continue to be a dart throw option moving forward, but still has not found the end zone in the 2024 campaign.
Dec 15, 2024 10:14 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson still has not found the end zone in the 2024 campaign. With that being said, he is still the second option in the passing game behind CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and is set to take on Carolina's 32nd-ranked defense against opposing tight ends. Ferguson has a low floor but also a potentially high ceiling this week as he continues to search for his first touchdown of the 2024 campaign. With how shallow the tight end position is, he can be started.
Dec 14, 2024 8:30 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson returned on Monday night from a two-week absence due to a concussion. Ferguson was second on the team in receptions, targets, and receiving yards but did not have a very productive outing. He caught three passes for 32 yards on six targets in the 27-20 loss against Cincinnati. Ferguson lost some targets to Luke Schoonmaker, who grabbed two receptions for 22 yards, but remains the number two target in the offense behind star CeeDee Lamb. He will remain a dart-throw option going forward as the Cowboys travel to Carolina in Week 15.
Dec 10, 2024 10:04 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) is off the injury report after fully practicing all week. Ferguson was knocked out early in Week 11 and has not played over the past two weeks. The 25-year-old is a dart-throw option at tight end in Week 14 given that it is his first game back. He has not scored a touchdown all season long but largely has operated as the number two option in the passing game behind CeeDee Lamb. Taking on a soft Cincinnati secondary on Monday night in a game with the highest implied point total for the week, he is a startable option.
Dec 7, 2024 3:52 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) practiced in full for the second straight day this week on Friday. Ferguson suffered a concussion early in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans and hasn't played since. However, the 25-year-old has returned to practice for the first time this week as a full participant and now just needs to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. There's a chance Ferguson could be somewhat limited in how much he plays if he returns in Week 14, but if he's active, he should at least be considered a low-end TE1 in fantasy. In nine games this year as Dallas' primary pass-catching tight end, he's averaging 6.5 half-PPR points, which is tied for 23rd at the position with Dalton Kincaid. Luke Schoonmaker had eight catches for 88 yards and a TD the last two games with Ferguson sidelined.
Dec 6, 2024 5:40 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was listed as a full participant in the team's first official practice of the week on Thursday. Ferguson suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans and has missed the last two games as a result. However, a full practice on Thursday means that the 25-year-old appears to be well on his way to clearing the NFL's concussion protocol in order to play on Monday Night Football in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals and their atrocious defense. Thursday was Ferguson's first official practice since suffering his concussion. If Ferguson is officially cleared from the concussion protocol later this week, he'll return to the TE1 radar in fantasy against a Cincy defense that has allowed the second-most PPR points to TEs per game in 2024. Ferguson has 43 receptions for 369 yards in nine games this year and is still looking for his first touchdown.
Dec 5, 2024 5:12 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) is making progress from his head injury and took part in the team's unofficial walkthrough practice on Wednesday as they prepare for their Monday night battle against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14. The Cowboys won't release their first official injury report for the week until Thursday, but it's a good sign that the 25-year-old is back on the field in any capacity after missing the last two games due to a concussion he suffered in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans. He'll need to completely pass through the league's concussion protocol and be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play on Monday night, though, so Ferguson's Week 14 status remains up in the air, which makes life difficult for his fantasy managers. With Ferguson out the last two games, Luke Schoonmaker has stepped up with eight catches for 88 yards and a score on 10 targets.
Dec 5, 2024 12:46 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) will not play on Thursday due to a concussion according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Ferguson will now miss his second-straight contest after sustaining the injury during their Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress ahead of their Week 14 match against the Cincinnati Bengals. As a result, Luke Schoonmaker will get the starting nod once again. Last weekend, Schoonmaker was productive as he brought in three of his four targets for 55 yards and a score against the Washington Commanders. Schnoonmaker has a tough matchup against the Giants who have allowed the second-fewest PPR points to opposing tight ends this season.
Nov 27, 2024 5:37 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was a DNP at practice on Tuesday. With only one more day to ramp up participation ahead of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving tilt against the New York Giants, things do not look good for Ferguson's chances to play. Ferguson has been solid when healthy in 2024. However, injuries have limited him to nine games played and 369 receiving yards. Ferguson has also not found the end zone in 2024. Ferguson's backup, Luke Schoonmaker, has been excellent over the past couple of weeks with Ferguson out. Schoonmaker has recorded nine catches for 111 yards and a touchdown in the past two games combined. The Giants are excellent against tight ends in fantasy. Even so, quarterback Cooper Rush has displayed a propensity to throw to his tight ends. It looks like Schoonmaker will receive another chance to run the show in Week 13 and is a solid play for Ferguson managers who added him off waivers.
Nov 26, 2024 6:43 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that it's "a little more of a long shot" for tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) to play in Week 13 on Thursday on Thanksgiving against the division-rival New York Giants. Ferguson suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans last Monday night and was unable to play in the upset win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in Week 12. With a short turnaround this week, Ferguson is unlikely to be able to clear the league's concussion protocol, meaning he'll probably be inactive for a second straight game. Backup Luke Schoonmaker played 65% of the offensive snaps on Sunday without Ferguson and caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Schoonmaker is setting up to be a TE2 streamer for the second straight week on Turkey Day against the G-Men.
Nov 25, 2024 6:51 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) will not suit up this weekend to face the Washington Commanders, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 25-year-old suffered this concussion last Monday during their loss to the Houston Texans. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress over the week as the Cowboys have a short turnaround for Week 13 as they will face the New York Giants on Thanksgiving. In his absence last week, Luke Schoonmaker brought in six of his ten targets for 56 yards. Given his impressive target share in a relief role, fantasy managers in 14+ team formats could consider Schoonmaker a viable replacement in their divisional title on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 22, 2024 4:22 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) did not take part in Thursday's practice. It's the second straight practice he has missed this week after suffering a concussion early in the Monday night loss to the Houston Texans in Week 11. The Cowboys said early this week that it's unlikely Ferguson will have enough time to clear the league's concussion protocol in time to play on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old will most likely sit out Friday's session as well and be ruled out for this weekend. For those in dire need at the TE position in Week 12 with six teams on bye, Dallas' Luke Schoonmaker could be in play as a sleeper against Washington, a defense that allowed 12.7 half-PPR points per game to TEs the last three weeks. Schoonmaker had six catches for a season-high 56 yards on 10 targets against Houston on Monday after Ferguson was hurt.
Nov 21, 2024 5:08 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Ferguson suffered a concussion early in the Monday night loss to the Houston Texans and was ruled out quickly. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on Tuesday that Ferguson is fighting an uphill battle to clear the league's concussion protocol on a short week to play on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Fantasy managers should be putting the 25-year-old on their benches this week while hoping he'll be able to return to play in the annual Thanksgiving game against the division-rival New York Giants. Backup Luke Schoonmaker stepped in for six catches on 10 targets for 56 yards against Houston, and he could be worth a look as a TE2 streamer in fantasy if you're desperate at the position in Week 12.
Nov 20, 2024 5:38 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) "will be hard-pressed" to play on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders in Week 12 after suffering a concussion early in Monday night's blowout loss to the Houston Texans. Ferguson was quickly ruled out in Week 11 and will struggle to gain clearance from the league's concussion protocol on a short week. The 25-year-old deserves to be kept on fantasy rosters through his injury, but those in need of a TE with six teams on bye this week may want to look at Ferguson's replacement, Luke Schoonmaker. The 26-year-old ended up playing 43 offensive snaps on Monday after Ferguson was hurt and hauled in six of 10 targets for 56 yards. Schoonmaker will be a TE2 sleeper/streamer if Ferguson is ruled out for Week 12, as expected.
Nov 19, 2024 5:26 PM EST