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Jake Ferguson faces competition for targets in Cowboys offense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Jake Ferguson faces competition for targets in Cowboys offense

Summary

Jake Ferguson is entering his fifth season with the Dallas Cowboys. As the tight end in an offense featuring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, Ferguson's role may be limited. He averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game last season, with significant drops when Lamb was active. Emerging player Ryan Flournoy may further reduce Ferguson's opportunities. Analysts consider Ferguson a touchdown-or-bust candidate, ranking him as TE16.

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Status Watch

•Ferguson averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game in 2025.
•His scoring significantly drops when CeeDee Lamb is active.
•Ryan Flournoy's emergence may limit Ferguson's targets.
•Ferguson is ranked TE16, below his ADP of TE11.
•He is viewed as a potential streamer rather than a starter.

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10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Updated Jake Ferguson Fantasy Outlook 2026: Cowboys TE Part of an Elite Offense

What they're saying

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Jake Ferguson is entering his fifth season with the Dallas Cowboys. The fantasy community continues to draft him as a set-and-forget option at his position.
— Yahoo Sports

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