- Jake Ferguson
- #87
- Team DAL
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Three TDs in stunning playoff loss
Ferguson caught 10 of 12 targets for 93 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 48-32 wild-card loss to the Packers.
Analysis: The second-year tight end was Dak Prescott's top option in the red zone, catching a one-yard score on the final play of the first half before adding two more TDs of seven and 14 yards in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried desperately to mount a comeback. Ferguson's huge playoff performance came on the heels of a breakout regular season in which he caught 71 of 102 targets for 761 yards and five touchdowns, finishing ninth among TEs in receptions and eighth in receiving yards. Assuming…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 14 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Six catches in season finale
Ferguson caught all six of his targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Commanders.
Analysis: As expected, Washington's defense put up little resistance to the Dallas passing attack, and Ferguson tied Brandin Cooks for second on the team in catches behind CeeDee Lamb's 13. Ferguson wraps up a breakout regular season with 71 catches for 761 yards -- both top-10 figures in the NFL among tight ends -- and five TDs on 102 targets, and he figures to be one of Dak Prescott's favorite options in the wild-card round Sunday as the Cowboys take on the Packers.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in win
Ferguson recorded four receptions on six targets for 33 yards in Saturday's 20-19 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Ferguson entered the game having seen eight targets in four consecutive games, but he was overshadowed by Brandin Cooks as the secondary producer in Dallas' offense in Saturday's win. The end result was Ferguson's lowest yardage total since Week 12. Positively, he still has at least four catches in five consecutive games.
Published: Sat, Dec 30 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts four receptions Sunday
Ferguson totaled four catches (on eight targets) for 45 yards during Sunday's 22-20 defeat in Miami.
Analysis: Since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Ferguson has recorded at least four receptions in seven of the last nine games, a stretch in which he put together a 40-469-4 line on 61 targets. That equates to a respectable 11.7 YPC and 7.7 YPT, but he fell short of both marks Sunday. Ferguson will have a chance to bounce back this coming Saturday against a Lions defense that has conceded the 11th-most receiving yards (790) and fifth-most touchdowns (six) to opposing tight ends in 15 contests on the campaign.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Six catches in blowout loss
Ferguson recorded six receptions on eight targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Ferguson was one of the few Cowboys skill-position players to post a fairly typical stat line in the blowout loss, though his path to that production was atypical. He failed to record a reception until the first possession of the third quarter and accounted for three catches and 23 yards during a garbage-time touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter. Nevertheless, Ferguson has at least five receptions and eight targets in three consecutive games, giving him a very consistent role in what is…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading receiver in win
Ferguson finished with five receptions on eight targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 33-13 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Ferguson finished as the Cowboys' leading receiver against a normally stout Philadelphia defense Sunday, bringing his season receiving line up to 51/570/5 through 13 games. The 24-year-old has developed a strong rapport with Dak Prescott as a trusted option in drive-extending moments. The eight targets ties the tight end's highest total since these two division rivals met back in Week 9. Ferguson will look to continue his solid fantasy season against the Bills next Sunday.
Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 10:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Clutch TD to cap productive night
Ferguson secured six of eight targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 41-35 win over the Seahawks on Thursday night.
Analysis: The talented tight end finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night for the Cowboys, and his 12-yard scoring grab with 4:37 remaining put Dallas ahead for good in the see-saw affair. Ferguson's productive night snapped a three-game stretch of lackluster numbers, during which the second-year pro had failed to eclipse four catches and 35 yards in any one game. Ferguson's touchdown grab also snapped a two-game drought in that department, and he'll look to put together a…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 30 at 10:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one catch in Thanksgiving win
Ferguson caught one of three targets for 35 yards in a 45-10 rout of the Commanders on Thursday.
Analysis: His big gain opened the Cowboys' first scoring drive of the afternoon and seemed to signal a productive game was coming for Ferguson, but Dak Prescott wound up spreading the ball around and connecting with 10 different receivers in total. Ferguson's three targets were his lowest volume since the team's Week 7 bye, and he's posted a 19-231-3 line on 29 targets during that five-game stretch as he solidifies his chemistry with Prescott. The tight end might have trouble getting into the end zone…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Catches three in win
Ferguson caught three of five targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 33-10 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Ferguson saw fellow tight end Luke Schoonmaker open the scoring with an 18-yard touchdown during the first quarter. Without a score himself, Ferguson snapped a three-game touchdown streak. The promising second-year pass catcher will now face a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday's Week 12 clash with the Commanders.
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets into end zone again
Ferguson caught four of seven targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 49-17 rout of the Giants.
Analysis: The second-year tight end has gotten into the end zone in three straight games, and Ferguson kept his streak going Sunday with a one-yard grab in the second quarter that was the first of Dak Prescott's four TD passes on the day. Ferguson's yardage has been erratic from week to week, but he's seen at least seven targets in five of nine games this season and has earned Prescott's trust heading into a Week 11 contest against the Panthers.
Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out against Eagles
Ferguson caught seven of 10 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: The second-year tight end set new career highs in targets and yards while tying the career-best seven receptions he had in Week 4 against the Patriots. Ferguson also caught his third TD of the season on a four-yard toss from Dak Prescott in the first quarter, and the Dallas quarterback seemed to trust him more than any other option aside from CeeDee Lamb. Ferguson has had an up-and-down first campaign as the Cowboys' starting TE, but he may be gearing up for a big second half of the year ahead…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches early touchdown
Ferguson recorded four receptions on four targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 43-20 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Ferguson saw at least seven targets in three of his first four games of the season, though he has only eight looks in his last three games combined. As a result, he managed to top 40 yards for only the third time on the campaign, with his longest catch of the day coming on an 18-yard touchdown catch. Though his production will be sporadic, Ferguson has four targets inside the five and 11 targets inside the red zone this season, so he should have plenty of opportunity to keep finding the end…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 9:19pm by Rotowire.com
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One catch in win
Ferguson caught his only target for 15 yards in Monday's 20-17 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Ferguson continued to operate as the team's primary option at tight end, playing 86 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps. Despite seeing his highest snap share of the season, the 24-year-old's one target and one grab were his lowest marks of the season. Dallas heads into a Week 7 bye, but fantasy managers should expect Ferguson to bounce back as one of the Cowboys' primary options in the passing game in a Week 8 matchup with the Rams.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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Gains 28 yards Sunday
Ferguson caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Ferguson's second straight game with a 100 percent catch rate was one of the few bright spots for Dallas' offense, as the entire unit struggled to move the ball against San Francisco's stingy defense. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, the tight end also experienced his lowest target total through five games. Ferguson had reached seven targets in three of his previous four contests, so expect him to continue serving as one the Cowboys' primary receiving options behind CeeDee Lamb against…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 12:30am by Rotowire.com
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Seven catches against New England
Ferguson recorded seven receptions on seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Ferguson has been a favorite check-down option for Dak Prescott early this season, and that was no different Sunday as he led the team in targets, receptions and yards. He was a significant contributor to the offense early in the game, as he racked up 50 of his 77 yards within the first four offensive possessions. Ferguson now has seven targets in three of four contests this season, and he's been trusted in more of a downfield role in the last two weeks.
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Five catches in Sunday's loss
Ferguson caught five of seven targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: The second-year tight end matched his catch total from the first two games of the season combined while posting the second-best yardage total of his career, after his 3-57-0 line against the Giants in Week 12 of last year. Ferguson is emerging as a reliable security blanket for Dak Prescott, but he faces a tough test in Week 4 against a Patriots defense that's given up only seven catches to TEs over its first three contests.
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in big win
Ferguson caught three of four targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: After failing to do much on seven targets last week, Ferguson made a quick impact this time around, opening the scoring by catching a four-yard TD toss from Dak Prescott midway through the first quarter. The tight end nearly had a second touchdown later in the game, but Prescott made a rare bad throw Sunday and missed Ferguson in the back of the end zone on Dallas' first drive of the second half. While the TD could be the first of many for the second-year player in 2023, rookie Luke Schoonmaker…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in targets
Ferguson had two receptions on seven targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 40-0 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Ferguson's seven targets wound up being the most for any Dallas player in a lopsided contest that featured just 13 completions for Dak Prescott. The 24-year-old tight end failed to turn most of those opportunities into production, but part of the blame can be placed on wet playing conditions. It is clear that the Cowboys want to get Ferguson involved offensively in his first year as the starter, so patience should be exercised from a fantasy manager's perspective.
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 11:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Labeled as breakout candidate by QB
Cowboys quarterback Dak Presoctt recently predicted that Ferguson will become a "big-time player in this league" in 2023, Dak Prescott, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The second-year tight end tops the Dallas depth chart heading into the regular season, and while Ferguson will likely face competition from rookie second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker as the year progresses, there's good reason to anticipate a breakout if he hangs onto the starting job. Over the prior three years, Dalton Schultz averaged 66 catches on 94 targets for 666.7 yards and 5.7 touchdowns as the Cowboys' No. 1 tight end, and Ferguson is arguably a better athlete at a similar size.
Published: Wed, Aug 23 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes second in receiving yards
Ferguson caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Ferguson was one of the few projected Week 1 starters that Dallas put on the field against Jacksonville. The 24-year-old was working on improving his blocking during camp, but he reminded everyone that he is still a receiving threat. Ferguson is closing in on taking over the starting job vacated by Dalton Schultz's move to Houston in the offseason.
Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 12:58am by Rotowire.com
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Shines as blocker Thursday
Ferguson was able to seal the edge against Micah Parsons on two separate plays during Thursday's practice, Kyle Youmans of the Cowboys' website reports.
Analysis: Dallas typically wants its top tight end to contribute both as a receiver and a blocker, so Ferguson's stout showing in the latter department against the team's most disruptive defender is an excellent sign that he will be have little trouble moving into the starting role this year. With 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker (foot) still on the NFI list and missing valuable reps, the door is open for Ferguson to claim the same kind of snap and target volume that Dalton Schultz saw the last…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 4 at 6:37am by Rotowire.com
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Gains competition in draft
Ferguson could face competition for targets this season from second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick in 2022, Ferguson flashed some upside as a receiving option last year when Dalton Schultz was out of the lineup, and he ascended to the top of the depth chart at tight end when Schultz signed with the Texans. Schoonmaker is even more of an athletic specimen than Ferguson, but the newcomer to the roster is still a developmental project with raw receiving skills after mostly playing quarterback in high school. Given his head start in establishing chemistry with Dak Prescott,…read more
Published: Sat, Apr 29 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Flashes potential as rookie
Ferguson caught 19 of 22 targets for 174 yards and a touchdown over 16 regular-season games in 2022.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in the 2022 NFL Draft, Ferguson most productive performance came Week 6 when he caught four of six targets for 40 yards and a TD. Stuck behind Dalton Schultz when the veteran tight end was healthy, Ferguson got only occasional chances to flash his upside and athleticism as a pass catcher, but he tended to make the most of them. Ferguson landed on highlight reels during a Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants with a 30-year catch-and-run that featured both a…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 31 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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One big catch in return
Ferguson caught his only target for 24 yards in Saturday's win over the Eagles.
Analysis: After missing last week's game due to a concussion, Ferguson looked 100 percent in his return and displayed his athleticism with a nifty spin move that turned a short pass into a big gain in the fourth quarter. The rookie tight end remains behind Dalton Schultz on the depth chart, but with the veteran headed for free agency in the offseason, Ferguson has shown flashes of being ready for a much bigger role in 2023.
Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 6:10am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Saturday
Ferguson (concussion) has been deemed active for Saturday's game versus Philadelphia, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Ferguson missed last Sunday's loss to Jacksonville after sustaining a concussion during the Week 14 win over Houston. The rookie tight end was then limited in each practice during Week 16 prep, though he apparently cleared protocols ahead of Saturday. Ferguson has caught 16 of 19 targets for 139 yards and two touchdowns this season, and he should reprise his role as Dallas' No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz.
Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Iffy for Week 16
Ferguson (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After stringing together three consecutive capped sessions due to the concussion he sustained back in Week 14 versus Houston, Ferguson is now in danger of missing a second consecutive game when the Cowboys host Philadelphia on Saturday. If the rookie isn't afforded the green light this weekend, then Peyton Hendershot should operate as the team's No. 2 tight end behind starter Dalton Schultz.
Published: Thu, Dec 22 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Opens Week 16 prep limited
Ferguson (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ferguson missed last weekend's matchup against Jacksonville as a result of the concussion he suffered the week prior versus Houston, and he's since opened Week 16 prep as a limited participant during Tuesday's walk-through session. If the rookie is eventually unable to clear protocols prior to Saturday's contest against Philadelphia, Peyton Hendershot and Sean McKeon are in line to serve as Dalton Schultz's top backup options.
Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Sunday
Ferguson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Ferguson unable to practice all week, Peyton Hendershot and Sean McKeon have been left for depth behind starter Dalton Schultz. Ferguson's next chance to play will be a Saturday game against the Eagles in Week 16 (Dec. 24).
Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains in protocols
Ferguson (concussion) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Ferguson will need to move further along in the league's concussion protocols process before he is able to return to the practice field. If he is unable to clear protocols ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Peyton Hendershot will likely climb to No. 2 on the team's tight end depth chart, while Sean McKeon would move up to No. 3.
Published: Thu, Dec 15 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice with concussion
Ferguson was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a concussion sustained in Sunday's 27-23 victory over the Texans, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: It was originally reported that Ferguson exited the game with a neck injury, so this is the first clarification he suffered a concussion. He will now need to clear the league's protocols in order to suit up for Dallas' Week 15 matchup with the Jaguars. If he is ultimately unable to go, Peyton Hendershot would presumably be the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz.
Published: Wed, Dec 14 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Forced out Sunday
Ferguson (head/neck) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Ferguson did not log a statistic before he sustained a pair of injuries Sunday, though the exact nature of these issues is still unknown. The rookie has caught 16 of his 19 targets for 139 yards and two touchdowns as the Cowboys' No. 2 tight end through the first 12 games of the season. With Ferguson sidelined, Peyton Hendershot and Sean McKeon will likely step into bigger roles behind Dalton Schultz.
Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Maintains small role in offense
Ferguson caught both his targets for minus-1 yard in Sunday's win over the Colts.
Analysis: The Cowboys racked up 54 points, but Ferguson didn't benefit from the offensive eruption. The rookie tight end has caught all seven of his targets over the last three games for 71 yards, but even in a TE Premium format he has little fantasy value while Dalton Schultz is healthy.
Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Impresses in Thanksgiving win
Ferguson caught all three of his targets for a career-high 57 yards in Thursday's 28-20 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Thirty of those yards came on a spectacular catch-and-run early in the fourth quarter that saw the rookie tight end hurdle one New York defender before lowering his shoulders and trucking another for an extra few yards. Ferguson's fantasy value is low now that Dalton Schultz is fully healthy, but he's showing impressive glimpses of his potential if he grows into the starting role down the road.
Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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Ready to play in Green Bay
Ferguson (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Green Bay, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ferguson's availability for the Week 10 contest was temporarily put in flux after the illness prevented him from practicing Thursday, but he was able to return to the field Friday as a full participant. The fourth-round rookie out of Wisconsin is thus on track to play Sunday, when he'll likely operate as the top backup to starting tight end Dalton Schultz. Ferguson most recently played more than half of the Cowboys' snaps on offense in the team's 49-29 win over the Bears in Week 8 and scored…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 11 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out with illness
Ferguson didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Mike McCarthy noted that a flu bug has made its way around the Dallas locker room in recent days, with Ferguson seemingly becoming one of the latest victims. The Cowboys haven't yet suggested that the rookie tight end's availability for Sunday's game against the Packers is in any peril, but Ferguson will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday for Dallas to feel confident that he'll be ready to play.
Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in another touchdown
Ferguson caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Bears.
Analysis: The rookie tight end was on the other end of a Dak Prescott red-zone toss midway through the second period, giving the Cowboys a 28-7 lead. Ferguson now has two career touchdowns, with both of them coming in the last three games, but with Dalton Schultz looking healthy the Wisconsin product isn't likely to see increased target volume on the other side of Dallas' Week 9 bye.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first NFL TD
Ferguson caught four of six targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: The rookie tight end recorded his first NFL score early in the fourth quarter, catching a short pass from Cooper Rush and making a slick move around a Philadelphia defender to get into the end zone. The catches, targets and yards also were career highs for Ferguson, but his run of deep-league fantasy relevance likely will come to an end once Dalton Schultz (knee) is 100 percent.
Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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Playing Sunday
Ferguson (knee) is active Sunday against the Rams, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ferguson came into the day questionable after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday. He should operate as the Cowboys' No. 2 tight end against the Rams.
Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable for Sunday
Ferguson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Analysis: Ferguson logged back-to-back limited sessions after not practicing Wednesday due to a knee injury. If he's unable to suit up, Peyton Hendershot would operate as the primary backup to Dalton Schultz, who returned to action in Week 4 after sitting out the previous contest due to an MCL sprain.
Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees limited work Thursday
Ferguson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ferguson failed to practice Wednesday due to an apparent knee issue, but his ability to participate during Thursday's session in a limited fashion is a step in the right direction. Friday's practice/injury report should provide further clarity regarding the rookie tight end's availability for Sunday's contest against the Rams, but Dalton Schultz and Peyton Hendershot would presumably take on larger roles if Ferguson is eventually ruled out.
Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined Wednesday
Ferguson did not practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Ferguson appears to have picked up a knee injury after catching his lone target for seven yards during Sunday's win over the Commanders. The rookie tight end played his second lowest percentage of Dallas' offensive snaps this season in Week 4, though it's unclear exactly when this issue popped up. If Ferguson's health does not improve before Sunday's game against the Rams, then undrafted rookie Peyton Hendershot should step up behind starting tight end Dalton Schultz.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches one pass in win
Ferguson caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Ferguson returned to his depth role in the tight end ranks with the return of starter Dalton Schultz after a one-game absence. The rookie played just 28 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps and was unable to get going with limited work. Barring another injury to Schultz, Ferguson should continue to operate as the team's top backup at tight end. The 23-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes as the Cowboys visit the Rams in Week 5.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 2:10am by Rotowire.com
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Catches two passes in win
Ferguson caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Ferguson played on 83 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps with starting tight end Dalton Schultz (knee) sidelined for the contest. Despite the rookie's increased involvement, he had little impact on the passing game. The Cowboys will host the Commanders in Week 4, and it's possible that Schultz will return to action. However, if the veteran is forced to miss more time, Ferguson would likely be the next man up again. With that said, the 23-year-old tight end did not show enough Monday to…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 11:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Not targeted in win
Ferguson failed to record a single target in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Ferguson was on the field for 56 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps, but he was a complete non-factor in the passing game. The rookie tight end could possibly take on an increased role in Week 3 if starter Dalton Schultz is forced to miss time with a PCL injury he suffered against Cincinnati. Though reports indicate that the injury is not considered to be a long-term issue, it's unclear whether or not Schultz will suit up when the Cowboys visit the Giants on Monday night. If he sits,…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 10:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see significant role
Ferguson could take over the role Blake Jarwin held last season before his career-ending hip injury, according to Bob Sturm of The Athletic.
Analysis: Even as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz, Jarwin was averaging over 35 snaps a game on offense in the first half of the 2021 season before getting hurt in Week 8, and the Cowboys' offense struggled in the second half as it got away from using 12 personnel (one RB, two TE) due to a lack of a reliable option behind Schultz. The decision to draft Ferguson in the fourth round of the 2022 draft seems motivated by a desire to get back to that scheme and philosophy, so the rookie could see…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 6 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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Second straight strong effort
Ferguson brought in both targets for 29 yards in the Cowboys' 32-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night. He also caught a two-point conversion pass.
Analysis: The rookie turned in another solid performance after having produced a 3-29-0 line in the exhibition opener against the Broncos. Ferguson's impressive body of work over the first two preseason games seemingly sends him into Friday night's preseason finale against the Seahawks with a fairly secure grasp on a depth tight end role behind starter Dalton Schultz.
Published: Sat, Aug 20 at 10:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in preseason opener
Ferguson brought in all three targets for 29 yards in the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-round pick co-led the team in receptions while checking in second in receiving yards for the night, making it a solid debut. Ferguson would appear to have a good chance of locking down the No. 2 tight end role behind Dalton Schultz if he can produce in similar fashion during the Cowboys' remaining pair of preseason games.
Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Ferguson returned to practice Monday after picking up a hamstring issue last Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Ferguson looked strong in his return to the field and stood out for his blocking Monday, according to Archer. The four-year collegiate starter out of Wisconsin should have ample experience as a run blocker, and this trait could give him an advantage in the competition for the Cowboys' No. 2 tight end spot behind Dalton Schultz. Should he remain active, it will be worth monitoring how many snaps Ferguson potentially sees ahead of fellow tight ends Sean McKeon and Jeremy Sprinkle during Dallas'…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hamstring injury
Ferguson picked up a hamstring issue during Tuesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The seriousness of Ferguson's injury has yet to be revealed, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Dallas exercise caution with its rookie tight end. The Wisconsin product was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft after securing first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2021, when he recorded 46 receptions, 450 yards and three touchdowns over 13 games, all while in a run-heavy offense. Once Ferguson is cleared to play, he'll compete with Sean McKeon and Jeremy Sprinkle…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 2 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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