Jake Ferguson vs Mark Andrews
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- Experts agree: consensus rank 125 vs 135
- More points per game: 11.1 vs 7.7
- More opportunity: 67% snap share, 23 red-zone touches
Mark Andrews carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Jake Ferguson and Mark Andrews are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Jake Ferguson holds the edge in expert consensus (TE14 to TE16). Jake Ferguson typically comes off the board first, around pick 98 (round 9) to Mark Andrews's pick 125. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Mark Andrews at 163 PPR points (9.6 per game) versus Jake Ferguson at 160.
Last season Jake Ferguson carried the heavier workload (67% snap share, 103 touches to Mark Andrews's 80), 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 stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Mark Andrews carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ferguson | Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 160 | 163 |
| Points / game | 11.1 | 7.7 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #125 | #135 |
| ADP | 98 | 125 |
| Positional rank | TE5 | TE16 |
| Snap share | 67% | 62% |
| Red-zone touches | 23 | 17 |
| Age | 27 | 31 |
| Bye week | 14 | 13 |
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 Mark Andrews.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews in 2026?
Jake Ferguson is a clear call over Mark Andrews for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Mark Andrews carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews?
Mark Andrews carries the higher 2026 projection at 163 PPR points (9.6 per game), compared with 160 for Jake Ferguson.
Where are Jake Ferguson and Mark Andrews being drafted?
Jake Ferguson has an ADP around pick 98 (round 9), while Mark Andrews goes closer to pick 125 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Jake Ferguson or Mark Andrews?
Expert consensus ranks Jake Ferguson (TE14) ahead of Mark Andrews (TE16) for 2026.
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