The Dallas Cowboys will face the Washington Commanders in Week 18. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding TE Jake Ferguson.
Is Jake Ferguson Playing in Week 18?
Ferguson is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jake Ferguson in Week 18?
Ferguson lost a fumble last week, but he was reasonably involved, continuing a trend that we’ve seen lately (14 targets on 44 routes over his past two games). There is an upside to target here with CeeDee Lamb out and Dallas labeled as a 3.5-point underdog. Luke Schoonmaker was able to get loose against Washington when these teams met in Week 12 for 55 yards and a touchdown, a role that is Ferguson’s to lose.
That said, it’s difficult to go in this direction with much confidence. We are nearly two months removed from the last time Ferguson cleared 40 receiving yards. The Commanders’ defense isn’t one to fear, but they will be functioning at full strength – not a worry for options like Hunter Henry or Will Dissly. For me, he ranks in the same range as Juwan Johnson and Cole Kmet as focused TEs on poor offenses facing a team with something to play for.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 18 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Jake Ferguson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 18
As of Saturday, Ferguson is projected to score 9.1 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 4.1 receptions for 39.6 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Jake Ferguson’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 12:45 AM ET on Saturday, January 4. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Week 18 Consensus Superflex Rankings.
Week 18 TE PPR Rankings
1) Brock Bowers | LV (vs. LAC)
2) Sam LaPorta | DET (vs. MIN)
3) Trey McBride | ARI (vs. SF)
4) T.J. Hockenson | MIN (at DET)
5) Mark Andrews | BAL (vs. CLE)
6) Jonnu Smith | MIA (at NYJ)
7) Tucker Kraft | GB (vs. CHI)
8) George Kittle | SF (at ARI)
9) Chigoziem Okonkwo | TEN (vs. HOU)
10) Pat Freiermuth | PIT (vs. CIN)
11) Zach Ertz | WAS (at DAL)
12) Hunter Henry | NE (vs. BUF)
13) Kyle Pitts | ATL (vs. CAR)
14) Isaiah Likely | BAL (vs. CLE)
15) Jake Ferguson | DAL (vs. WAS)
16) Mike Gesicki | CIN (at PIT)
17) Juwan Johnson | NO (at TB)
18) Noah Gray | KC (at DEN)
19) Brenton Strange | JAX (at IND)
20) Dalton Schultz | HOU (at TEN)
21) Dalton Kincaid | BUF (at NE)
22) Cole Kmet | CHI (at GB)
23) Tyler Conklin | NYJ (vs. MIA)
24) Austin Hooper | NE (vs. BUF)
25) Noah Fant | SEA (at LAR)
26) Foster Moreau | NO (at TB)
27) Grant Calcaterra | PHI (vs. NYG)
28) Jordan Akins | CLE (at BAL)
29) Stone Smartt | LAC (at LV)
30) Daniel Bellinger | NYG (at PHI)
31) Ja'Tavion Sanders | CAR (at ATL)
32) Payne Durham | TB (vs. NO)
33) Dawson Knox | BUF (at NE)
34) Michael Mayer | LV (vs. LAC)