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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jake Ferguson- Higher projection: 160 vs 141 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 125 vs 128
- More points per game: 11.1 vs 10.6
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 98 (round 9) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Jake Ferguson at 160 PPR points (9.4 per game) versus Juwan Johnson at 141.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Juwan Johnson's 102), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jake Ferguson is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ferguson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 160 | 141 |
| Points / game | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #125 | #128 |
| ADP | 98 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE5 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 67% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 23 | 8 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (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 clear call 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 98 (round 9), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (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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