JAKE FERGUSON NEWS

Leading receiver in loss Ferguson caught seven of 10 targets for 71 yards in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Falcons.

Impact CeeDee Lamb led the Cowboys in catches (eight) and targets (12), but Ferguson paced the team in receiving yards in his best performance since he racked up a 6-95-0 line on 11 targets in Week 3. The third-year tight end recorded two of his receptions with Cooper Rush under center in the fourth quarter after Dak Prescott (hamstring) left the game, and if Rush gets the start in Week 10 against the Eagles, Ferguson could see big volume again.

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Does little with eight targets Ferguson caught six of eight targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Ferguson didn't get in on the scoring fun that the tight end position enjoyed on National Tight Ends Day in the NFL. Instead, Ferguson had multiple defenders swarming to him on each of his six short catches, none of which went for more than 10 yards. He has at least six catches in four of his last five games, so Ferguson figures to see substantial volume again in Week 9 against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Does little with eight targets Ferguson caught six of eight targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Ferguson didn't get in on the scoring fun that the tight end position enjoyed on national tight ends day in the NFL. Instead, Ferguson had multiple defenders swarming to him on each of his six short catches, none of which went for more than 10 yards. He has at least six catches in four of his last five games, so Ferguson figures to see substantial volume again in Week 9 against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ferguson 'trusts the process' will pay off for Cowboys after rough start It's time to find out what the Dallas Cowboys are truly made of in 2024, and Jake Ferguson believes lessons learned will bear fruit — as ear...

OCTOBER 22 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys' Jake Ferguson Scouts 'Great' 49ers Defense Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is well aware of the challenges the San Francisco 49ers defense presents the offense.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys Coach Reveals Odd Admission On Jake Ferguson Dallas Cowboys tight end coach Lunda Wells has had an odd admission on tight and Jake Ferguson during the bye week.

OCTOBER 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cowboys Coach Reveals Odd Admission On Jake Ferguson Dallas Cowboys tight end coach Lunda Wells has had an odd admission on tight and Jake Ferguson during the bye week.

OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited to 11 yards Ferguson recorded three receptions on four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.

Impact Even with the Cowboys forced to take to the air in negative game script, Ferguson was surprisingly uninvolved in the offense. He finished sixth in targets and fifth in receptions on the team, and his longest gain went for just six yards. While it was a down performance, Ferguson should come out of Dallas' bye week as a continued priority in the offense.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 70 yards in win Ferguson corralled six of seven targets for 70 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Steelers.

Impact Ferguson continued his recent string of strong play Sunday, bringing his recent three-game average up to 6.3 receptions and 71.3 yards. The Wisconsin product has yet to hit pay dirt this season after scoring five times in 2023, but he remains an integral part of Dallas' passing attack. Ferguson remains a startable option in all formats heading into a Week 6 tilt against the Lions next Sunday.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Seven catches in win Ferguson secured all seven targets for 49 yards in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the Giants on Thursday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by Dallas.

Impact Ferguson tied CeeDee Lamb for the team lead in receptions while checking in second to his teammate in both receiving yards and targets. The third-year tight end generated a combined 13-144 line on 18 targets over Weeks 3 and 4, further cementing that he's essentially developed into the team's No. 2 pass catcher behind Lamb, at least for the moment. Ferguson should be poised for another busy day when the Cowboys travel to take on the vaunted Steelers defense on Sunday, Oct. 6, a game in which the tight end's prowess in the short and intermediate passing windows might be especially relevant given the limited time Dak Prescott may often have.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ferguson, KaVontae Turpin on Cowboys' slow starts: 'Gotta put together a whole game' It goes without saying that the Dallas Cowboys need to figure out how to get off to a faster start in games, and to the season, and Jake Fer...

SEPTEMBER 24 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Big performance in return Ferguson recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 28-25 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Ferguson returned from a one-game absence caused by a knee injury and immediately led the team in targets, receptions and yards. The majority of his production came in the final 16 minutes of game time as the Cowboys took to the air, highlighted by gains of 17 and 26 yards late in the third quarter. This was a unique game script, but Ferguson should remain a key figure in Dallas' offense and often command the second-most targets behind CeeDee Lamb.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Ferguson, Mazi Smith expected to play in Cowboys' battle with Ravens Having missed the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Cowboys are ready to welcome back Jake Ferguson, and Mazi Smith...

SEPTEMBER 20 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Removed from injury report Ferguson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ferguson was a full practice participant Friday, upgrading from limited the previous two days. He missed only one game after suffering an MCL sprain Week 1, giving QB Dak Prescott his full complement of pass catchers with WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) also avoiding a Week 3 injury designation. Ferguson profiles as a mid-to-low-range fantasy starter at the production-lacking TE position even with some added risk of an in-game injury/setback.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Ferguson (knee) practiced in a limited fashion, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ferguson has cobbled together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 3 prep as he seeks to miss just one game due to the MCL sprain and bone bruise that he sustained in his left knee in the Cowboys' season-opening win at Cleveland. Friday's injury report will unveil whether he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited Wednesday Ferguson (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Ferguson emerged from Week 1 with an MCL sprain in his left knee, which didn't allow him to practice last week. A doubtful designation ultimately forecast his lack of availability this past Sunday against the Saints, but his ability to mix into drills to kick off Week 3 prep indicates he's making progress in his recovery. How Ferguson fares Thursday and Friday likely will be the determining factors in his chances to return to action Sunday versus the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Ferguson (knee) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Ferguson is practicing in full pads Wednesday, per Saad Yousuf of The Athletic, an indication that he's indeed trending in the right direction to play Sunday versus the Ravens. The starting tight end was forced to sit out Week 2 due to a left MCL sprain and bone bruise. Wednesday's official injury report will reveal whether Ferguson is currently limited in practice or has managed to participate without restrictions.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expected back Week 3 Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that Ferguson (knee) was "really close" to playing in Sunday's 44-19 loss to the Saints and that "the expectation is for...

Impact Ferguson suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee Week 1, but it looks like those injuries will only force him to log a one-game absence. More information about Ferguson's recovery progress will arrive Wednesday, at the latest, when Dallas' first official injury report of Week 3 is released. Luke Schoonmaker looked solid while logging a spot start Week 2, catching all six of his targets for 43 yards, so if there are any lingering concerns about Ferguson's health whatsoever, the Cowboys should feel confident allowing him as much rest as is needed.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Week 3 Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday that Ferguson (knee) was "really close" to playing in Sunday's 44-19 loss to the Saints and that "the expectation is for...

Impact Ferguson suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee Week 1, but it looks like those injuries will only force him to log a one-game absence. More information about Ferguson's recovery progress will arrive Wednesday, at the latest, when Dallas' first official injury report of Week 3 is released. Luke Schoonmaker looked solid while logging a spot start Week 2, catching all six of his targets for 43 yards, so if there are any lingering concerns about Ferguson's health whatsoever, the Cowboys should feel confident allowing him as much rest as is needed.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Sunday Ferguson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Ferguson's absence for the Week 2 matchup comes as little surprise after he was unable to log any practice activity Wednesday through Friday after suffering an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his knee during the Cowboys' 33-17 win over the Browns this past Sunday. Luke Schoonmaker is likely to step in as the Cowboys' starting tight end Sunday, though he probably can't be counted on to take on as much involvement in the passing game as Ferguson usually handles after producing a modest 8-65-2 receiving line on 15 targets over 348 offensive snaps as a rookie last season. Ferguson will hope to get back on the practice field in some fashion during the upcoming week with the aim of returning to action next Sunday versus the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Who Steps Up for Cowboys if Jake's Out? CowboysCountry.com has been reporting the truth about Jake Ferguson’s injury all week.

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

First big opportunity awaits Luke Schoonmaker with Ferguson likely out The Cowboys will likely get their first good look at tight end Luke Schoonmaker, who should get plenty of snaps this week with Jake Ferguson...

SEPTEMBER 13 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Doubtful for Sunday Ferguson (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday morning that Ferguson would miss another practice but could still play in Sunday's game if he returned for a light practice Saturday and looked comfortable working out. The Cowboys apparently consider it highly unlikely, setting up Luke Schoonmaker and undrafted rookie Brevyn Spann-Ford to fill in at tight end ahead of the 1:00 ET kickoff. Ferguson is recovering from an MCL sprain suffered in the Week 1 win over Cleveland, and while he said the pain subsided quickly, he may still be bothered by stiffness and/or swelling.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE