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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Jake Ferguson or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is a Dallas Cowboys tight end who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 17.7 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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TEDallas Cowboys#14 TE

Jake Ferguson

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

600

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

WRSeattle Seahawks#2 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Ferguson vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Ferguson	Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	17.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	301
Receptions	82	119
Rec/Game	4.8	7.0
Receiving Yards	600	1,793
Rec Yds/Game	35.3	105.5
Receiving TDs	8	10
Targets	102	163
Target Share/Game	6.0	9.6
Age	27	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jake Ferguson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7.

Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 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 Jake Ferguson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.0 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.