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Austin Hooper or Jake FergusonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a New England Patriots tight end who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson is a Dallas Cowboys tight end who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TENew England Patriots
Austin Hooper
PPG
4.0
Games
15
Rec
32
Rec Yds
292
Rec TDs
1
Targets
42
Bye
Week 14
TEDallas Cowboys#14 TE
Jake Ferguson
PPG
8.7
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
600
Rec TDs
8
Targets
102
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin HooperJake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)4.08.7
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)60148
Receptions3282
Rec/Game2.14.8
Receiving Yards292600
Rec Yds/Game19.535.3
Receiving TDs18
Targets42102
Target Share/Game2.86.0
Age-27
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Jake Ferguson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Jake Ferguson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Hooper and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

Do Austin Hooper and Jake Ferguson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Austin Hooper and Jake Ferguson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

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