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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Jake Ferguson- Higher projection: 160 vs 136 pts
- More opportunity: 68% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
- More durable: 6 games vs 4 last season
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 100 (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 Dallas Goedert carried the heavier workload (65% snap share, 25 touches to Jake Ferguson's 24), 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 solid pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Goedert | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 136 | 160 |
| Points / game | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Games played | 4 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #117 | #124 |
| ADP | 120 | 100 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE25 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 65% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (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 solid pick over Dallas Goedert for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and more room to grow.
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 100 (round 9), while Dallas Goedert goes closer to pick 120 (round 10).
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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