Questionable
Injury Knee - MCL
Est. Return 9/22/2024
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
3
YDS
15
TD
0
AVG
5.0
TAR
5
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ferguson’s box score stats from 2023 don’t jump off the page, even though he led all tight ends in targets inside the 20-yard line (25), inside the 10 (12) and inside the five (nine). Taking over as Dallas’ starter after Dalton Schultz left in free agency, Ferguson played all 17 games and finished ninth among TEs in catches (71), eighth in receiving yards (761), seventh in touchdowns (five) and seventh in targets (102). It was an impressive breakout, with a 93-yard, three-touchdown playoff game being the icing on the cake, though his total of five TDs in the regular season was disappointing relative to his wealth of volume near the end zone. The 25-year-old's best football could still be ahead of him, and while CeeDee Lamb is the Cowboys' obvious No. 1 option, Ferguson got 21 more targets than No. 2 receiver Brandin Cooks last year. The tight end should have a similar role this upcoming season, and perhaps with better red-zone luck than he had last year. Read Past Outlooks
Expected back Week 3
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that Ferguson (knee) was "really close" to playing in Sunday's 44-19 loss to the Saints and that "the expectation is for him to be back" Week 3 against the Ravens, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ferguson suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee Week 1, but the injury looks as though it will cost him just one game. More information about Ferguson's recovery progress will arrive Wednesday, at the latest, when Dallas' first official injury report of Week 3 is released. Luke Schoonmaker looked solid while logging a spot start at tight end Week 2, catching all six of his targets for 43 yards. If there are any lingering concerns about Ferguson's health whatsoever, the Cowboys should feel confident in turning to Schoonmaker again if Ferguson needs more time off to heal up from the knee injury.
Ferguson suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee Week 1, but the injury looks as though it will cost him just one game. More information about Ferguson's recovery progress will arrive Wednesday, at the latest, when Dallas' first official injury report of Week 3 is released. Luke Schoonmaker looked solid while logging a spot start at tight end Week 2, catching all six of his targets for 43 yards. If there are any lingering concerns about Ferguson's health whatsoever, the Cowboys should feel confident in turning to Schoonmaker again if Ferguson needs more time off to heal up from the knee injury.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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How do Jake Ferguson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
83.0Air Yards Per Snap
2.24% Team Air Yards
13.6%% Team Targets
8.5%Avg Depth of Target
13.8 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.7% Targeted On Route
26.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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#1 TE
Cowboys
How often does Jake Ferguson run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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Jake Ferguson
19 routes 5 targets
6 routes 6 targets
8 routes 1 target
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
79.5
Cornerbacks
80.3
Safeties
115.8
Linebackers
60.4
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2024 Jake Ferguson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jake Ferguson's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
244 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.81 secShuttle Time
4.48 secCone Drill
7.03 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Ferguson is the lead candidate to start at tight end for Dallas after the offseason departure of Dalton Schultz, though the 2022 fourth-round pick will be competing with 2022 UDFA Peyton Hendershot and 2023 second-rounder Luke Schoonmaker. Even in the best-case scenario of Ferguson winning the starting job and avoiding a platoon, he won't necessarily be a prolific pass catcher. His career high in receiving yards at Wisconsin was 456 in his freshman year, and he ran only 105 routes for Dallas as a rookie. He did well with his chances, at least, avoiding any drops and finishing with a 19-174-1 receiving line on 22 targets. Ferguson's reliable hands and competent blocking should help him earn playing time, but he's never likely to be much of a big-play threat with 4.81 speed and there's no guarantee of the Dallas tight ends accounting for so many short targets now that Schultz is gone and the team has a new offensive coordinator (Brian Schottenheimer) and WR2 (Brandin Cooks).
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Not suiting up Sunday
Ferguson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Doubtful for Sunday
Ferguson (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Misses practice, could still play
Ferguson (knee) didn't practice Friday, but coach Mike McCarthy said the tight end still could play Sunday against the Saints if he practices Saturday, Patrick Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
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Unable to practice Thursday
Ferguson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Sits out practice, but feeling good
Ferguson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Could play through injury Sunday
Ferguson, who suffered a bone bruise and MCL sprain in a Week 1 win over the Browns, may have a chance to play Sunday against the Saints, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ferguson was originally feared to have suffered an ACL tear, so the subsequent diagnosis was actually a welcome one. The third-year tight end noted Wednesday he feels his pain is essentially gone, and head coach Mike McCarthy did not hesitate to say that he had optimism that Ferguson could suit up versus the Saints.
Ferguson was originally feared to have suffered an ACL tear, so the subsequent diagnosis was actually a welcome one. The third-year tight end noted Wednesday he feels his pain is essentially gone, and head coach Mike McCarthy did not hesitate to say that he had optimism that Ferguson could suit up versus the Saints.