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Blogging The Boys fantasy football takes on Jake Ferguson
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Blogging The Boys about Jake Ferguson.
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All Blogging The Boys insights about Jake Ferguson
PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Established tight end locked into Cowboys roster as one of two guaranteed spots in crowded tight end room alongside Brevyn Spann-Ford.NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Tight end locked into the Cowboys roster as a core piece of the tight end group alongside Brevyn Spann-Ford, with the third spot to be filled by one of Michael Trigg, D.J. Rogers, or Zack Kuntz.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Jake Ferguson is having a strong training camp alongside CeeDee Lamb, contributing to a receiving group that looks menacing when combined with George Pickens' dominant performance. The Cowboys' receiving weapons are positioned to support one of the greatest offenses in the league this year.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Ferguson is a roster lock at tight end for the Cowboys on the 53-man roster prediction.PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026
Ferguson has dominated training camp discussion after a disappointing 2025 season (7.3 yards per reception, 3 fumbles). In early camp practices, he has been one of the better offensive players, catching multiple touchdowns and making big plays up the seams and in intermediate-to-deep portions of the field in Saturday's practice. With CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and the Cowboys running game drawing defensive attention, Ferguson has an opportunity in 2026 to put up career-high numbers in all major categories with a healthy Dak Prescott, positioning the fifth-year tight end ahead of schedule for a potentially career-best season.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
Tight end Jake Ferguson and Dak Prescott look to be completely on the same page during training camp, with the two connecting on touchdown plays. Ferguson is part of Prescott's target group as the Cowboys' offense looks to put together another year of high-powered production in 2026.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Ferguson is the starting tight end for the Dallas Cowboys. Luke Schoonmaker, the 2023 second-round pick, never really challenged Ferguson for the starting job as was hoped when Schoonmaker was drafted.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Ferguson is selected for the Leadership Council for his heart and competitive fire. He's pesky, brash, and plays with swagger; his emotion gives him his edge as an intense player. He'll run through defenders, hurdle them, and then point and snicker about it later. He's a refuse-to-quit kind of guy who represents the competitive fire needed in the locker room and offers no apologies for it.PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026
Ferguson looks more explosive so far in training camp; while he is not a burner, adding a little quickness can make him a bigger weapon. The source notes he was one of the best performers at Tuesday's practice, making several good plays in the passing game including a beautiful seam ball catch in front of cornerback Shavon Revel, a big play where he turned on the jets with rookie safety Caleb Downs trailing, and a touchdown catch in the back of the end zone after a throw from Dak Prescott.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Ferguson is the top tight end on the Cowboys and a key element to the passing game; he is a chain mover who has racked up 95 first downs over the last three seasons. The threat he poses to make plays in the middle of the field helps CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens carve up opposing defenses and also gives Ryan Flournoy opportunities to eat. Ferguson is in the second year of his four-year, $52 million deal and is looking to remind Dallas why they extended him.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Ferguson had a productive 2025 season with 82 receptions and 8 touchdowns (both career highs) and 600 receiving yards (second-most of his career); however, he also recorded 3 fumbles in 2025, bringing his two-year fumble total to 7, and his 7.3 yards per catch were a career low. The source notes he came into training camp needing to show he put his up-and-down season behind him.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Starting tight end is missing training camp practice due to personal reasons; absence creates opportunity for reserve TE Brevyn Spann-Ford to receive increased reps with starting offense.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Ferguson is part of the leadership council named by Schottenheimer to open camp, reflecting his role as an established voice in the locker room.NegativeInjuryAug 1, 2026
Out at Cowboys practice for personal reasons.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Ranked twelfth in Pro Bowl-level tier as a proven performer on the Cowboys roster.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
The established star TE heads into camp as the undisputed primary target in the room, focusing his summer on fine-tuning his chemistry with the quarterback.PositiveUsageJul 22, 2026
Caught an 18-yard pass from Prescott late in regulation that moved the ball to the Giants' 49-yard line, setting up Aubrey's game-tying 64-yard field goal attempt.