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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Jake FergusonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Ferguson (8.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

TEDallas Cowboys#14

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Jake Ferguson

Head to Head

13.8 PPG8.7 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Jake Ferguson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #14 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Jake Ferguson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Jake Ferguson (TE, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Jake Ferguson posted 8.7 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, Jake Ferguson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jake Ferguson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jake Ferguson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Jake Ferguson by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Ferguson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Jake Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jake Ferguson is 6 years younger than Davante Adams (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Jake Ferguson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Jake Ferguson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	8.7
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	148
Receptions	60	82
Rec/Game	4.3	4.8
Receiving Yards	789	600
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	35.3
Receiving TDs	14	8
Targets	114	102
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.0
Age	33	27
Experience	11 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 8.7 for Jake Ferguson in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Jake Ferguson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Jake Ferguson's 8.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Davante Adams and Jake Ferguson average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Jake Ferguson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.