The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) will host the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) in Week 9. 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 Ferguson Playing in Week 9?
Ferguson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 9?
The Cowboys were boat-raced by the Broncos in Denver last weekend, and that sent this offense into a spiral rather quickly.
Jake Ferguson, fantasy’s TE1 entering the week, saw nothing but a forced target at the end of the first half, a pass that was pretty clearly predetermined by Dak Prescott, and you get what you deserve in the National Football League when you do that.
An interception that never really had a chance at being anything but that.
I’m willing to chalk this one up and move on. Ferguson still ran 30 routes, Dallas just happened to fall into the trap of trying to make a 20-point comeback on a single play, and they have a pair of receivers who are more capable of producing the massive play than their tight end.
The Cardinals were victimized by a high-level defense in their two games prior to the Week 8 bye (Tyler Vaughn and Tucker Kraft combined for 35.1 PPR points against them), and I’d expect a strong bounce-back effort from Ferguson.
He’s my TE5 this week, and even that is more a product of matchups for the four ahead of him. There’s not a decision to be made here, and there won’t be for the rest of the season.
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 9
Ferguson is projected to score 11.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Ferguson to have 5 receptions for 50 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 9 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
