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Jake Ferguson Injury History & Updates

Basic StatsJake Ferguson's Basic Stats

Jake Ferguson
ADP: 8.8
Bye: 7
Experience: 3
Age: 25.5
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 244
40 Time: 4.81

SPARQx (Rank): 92.20 (11%)
Burst Score (Rank): 114.10 (33%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.51 (59%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 9.92 (36%)

Injury PredictorJake Ferguson's Injury Guide

Low Risk

Chance of Injury in 2024

40.9%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

3%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2024

1.90

Durability

5.00

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly SIP Logo

Injury History

Date League Injury Details
Aug 14, 2019 Non-NFL Hand Thumb Torn Ligament Ferguson missed practice after undergoing surgery for a torn ligament in his thumb
Apr 21, 2021 Non-NFL Arm Ferguson was held out of practice due to an apparent left arm issue
Oct 2, 2021 Non-NFL Chest Pectoral Pull Grade 1 Ferguson suffered a chest injury during the Week 5 game against Michigan
Aug 2, 2022 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 Ferguson picked up a hamstring issue during Tuesday's practice, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Basic StatsJake Ferguson's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Ferguson turned a newfound opportunity into a legit 2023 breakout. He finished 10th in TE PPR points per game.

Dallas passed on making a noticeable upgrade to the passing corps. So Ferguson – only 25 – will have a shot to sustain last year’s production.

Treat the third-year pro as a mid-range TE1.

What We Learned Last Year

  • The Cowboys used a 2023 Round 2 pick on Michigan TE Luke Schoonmaker, but he missed most of the offseason with a foot injury (plantar fasciitis).
  • Ferguson stepped up to enjoy a breakout season.
    • Across 17 games, he became one of only seven TEs to hit 100 targets.
    • As a result, he posted nine top-12 fantasy finishes, including five inside the top-6.
    • Ferguson ranked second on the Cowboys in targets, catches, and receiving yards. His 5 TDs ranked third.
  • A pass-oriented offense helped Ferguson produce.
    • Dak Prescott ranked third in passing yards and fourth in attempts.
    • The Cowboys finished fourth in pass rate over expected.
  • Among 27 TEs with 50+ targets, Ferguson ranked tied for ninth in yards per catch, ninth in catch rate, fourth in yards after catch per reception, and eighth in PFF receiving grade.
  • Ferguson saw a 22.1% red zone target share -- good for fourth highest among TEs.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Entering year three, Ferguson projects comfortably in Dallas’ lead TE role.
    • Luke Schoonmaker returns, but he’s now way behind in his development.
    • Following the lost rookie year, he underwent shoulder surgery early this year. A hamstring strain surfaced in the spring.
  • Dallas returns target leader CeeDee Lamb and veteran Brandin Cooks.
  • Dallas passed on adding an impact WR. That likely means the team wants to keep Ferguson’s role steady.
  • The same coaching staff returns, led by HC Mike McCarthy and OC Brian Schottenheimer.
  • Dak Prescott returns, but dynasty owners should note that he’s currently slated for free agency in 2025.

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Brandin Cooks questionable for Week 2

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (knee) did not practice all week. He’s listed as questionable, and owner Jerry Jones labeled him a game-time decision for Sunday’s tilt with the Jets. But it’s safe to assume that Cooks won’t be anywhere close to 100% if he suits up. Keep him on fantasy benches this week. Cooks' absence would leave extra targets for WR CeeDee Lamb, WR Michael Gallup, and TE Jake Ferguson, among others.

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Cowboys TE Luke Schoonmaker (foot) recently suffered a setback, per HC Mike McCarthy. It’s “nothing major,” according to beat writer Jon Machota, but the team isn’t sure on a return time. Jake Ferguson should lead Cowboys TEs in snaps come Week 1.

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Cowboys second-round pick TE Luke Schoonmaker looks close to returning from the non-football injury list. He has been out with plantar fasciitis, but ESPN's Todd Archer reports that Schoonmaker was in full pads and working out on a side field Tuesday. We'll keep watch for the rookie's full practice debut.

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The Cowboys placed TE Luke Schoonmaker on the non-football injury list. He's still dealing with the plantar fasciitis that sidelined him for much of the spring. Schoonmaker landed in a wide-open Cowboys TE corps. But the missed practice time doesn't bode well for his chances of carving out an early-season role. TE Jake Ferguson is probably the better bet for production out of the gate.

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Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz (knee) is questionable for Monday night’s game against the Giants. The late kickoff and nature of the injury mean you shouldn’t wait for Schultz in Week 3 fantasy football lineups. Rookie Jake Ferguson would likely be the primary TE if Schultz sits

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