The Dallas Cowboys will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Jake Ferguson.
Is Jake Ferguson Playing in Week 15?
Ferguson (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Minnesota after logging a limited practice Friday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Ferguson in Week 15?
The Jake Ferguson gravy train halted a while ago, and it might be time to jump off completely.
OK, that’s a bit dramatic, but if he played a deeper position, I certainly wouldn’t be chasing the early-season production. His target share has declined in consecutive weeks and hasn’t reach 20% since Week 7, a major problem for a player who is on the wrong side of scoring variance at the moment (one touchdown in his past six games after scoring six times in four games: regression doesn’t always work this cleanly) and isn’t much of a per catch producer in terms of yards (10.7 in 2023, 8.4 last season, and 7.4 through 13 games this season).
Ferguson hasn’t cleared 60 receiving yards in a game since Week 3, so if he’s going to continue to be the fourth banana in scoring situations (CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Javonte Williams), there really isn’t a ceiling to chase.
Think about it. Unless you’re an avid banana consumer, go to the store and buy four bananas that are all aged the same. By the time one is ready to eat, the other three are hours away from dying. Maybe you can salvage one in a protein shake. The other might be iffy, but toss it in oatmeal, and you probably don’t notice.
But can you save all four? Probably not. That’s Ferguson in terms of scoring equity.
The volume and efficiency (83.3% catch rate this season) keep him inside my top 12 across the board and top 10 in PPR settings, but the odds of his rediscovering his near elite form from early October are low if not zero.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Ferguson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Ferguson is projected to score 10.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Ferguson to have 5 receptions for 45 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Vikings at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
