Jake Ferguson vs Juwan Johnson
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Jake Ferguson- Higher projection: 160 vs 141 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 124 vs 128
- Market favorite: ADP 99.5 vs 175.0
Jake Ferguson and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Jake Ferguson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE14 to TE15). Jake Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 100 (round 9) to Juwan Johnson's pick 175. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Jake Ferguson at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (68% snap share, 37 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 narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ferguson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 160 | 141 |
| Points / game | 7.4 | 9.6 |
| Games played | 6 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #124 | #128 |
| ADP | 100 | 175 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE26 | TE10 |
| Snap share | 68% | 68% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jake Ferguson or Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Jake Ferguson is a slight lean over Juwan Johnson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jake Ferguson or Juwan Johnson?
Jake Ferguson carries the higher 2026 projection at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game), compared with 141 for Juwan Johnson.
Where are Jake Ferguson and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Jake Ferguson has an ADP around pick 100 (round 9), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 175 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Jake Ferguson or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Jake Ferguson (TE14) ahead of Juwan Johnson (TE15) for 2026.
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