Dallas Goedert vs Jake Ferguson
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jake Ferguson- Higher projection: 160 vs 136 pts
- More opportunity: 67% snap share, 23 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE5 vs TE7
Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dallas Goedert holds the edge in expert consensus (TE12 to TE14). Jake Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 98 (round 9) to Dallas Goedert's pick 120. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Jake Ferguson at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game) versus Dallas Goedert at 136.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Dallas Goedert's 82), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jake Ferguson is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Jake Ferguson is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Goedert | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 136 | 160 |
| Points / game | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #117 | #125 |
| ADP | 120 | 98 |
| Positional rank | TE7 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 85% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 23 |
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson in 2026?
Jake Ferguson is a clear call over Dallas Goedert for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson?
Jake Ferguson carries the higher 2026 projection at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game), compared with 136 for Dallas Goedert.
Where are Dallas Goedert and Jake Ferguson being drafted?
Jake Ferguson has an ADP around pick 98 (round 9), while Dallas Goedert goes closer to pick 120 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Dallas Goedert or Jake Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Dallas Goedert (TE12) ahead of Jake Ferguson (TE14) for 2026.
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