In Week 4, the Dallas Cowboys will face off against the New York Giants on “Thursday Night Football.” Will the Cowboys have star tight end Jake Ferguson or will he be sidelined due to an injury like in Week 2? Here’s the latest on Ferguson’s status.
What’s the Latest on Jake Ferguson’s Injury?
After missing Week 2 due to a bone bruise and an MCL sprain, Ferguson returned to the Cowboys’ starting lineup as they faced the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3.
Not only did Ferguson play against Baltimore, he was extremely effective in the contest. Ferguson looked like himself, leading Dallas in receptions (six), targets (11), and receiving yards (95).
Ahead of the Cowboys’ Week 4 showdown with the Giants on “Thursday Night Football,” Ferguson wasn’t even listed on the injury report, which is a great sign.
It seems that Ferguson is back to 100% (or close to it), and he’s not at risk of missing tonight’s game against New York.
Ferguson’s Fantasy Outlook
In Week 3, Ferguson was as involved as ever with a career-high 11 targets, solidifying himself as a lineup-lock for this pass-centric Cowboys offense.
Dallas entered the season with more questions at their WR2 position than most were willing to admit, as Brandin Cooks’ eight touchdown catches in 2023 masked a career low in yards per route run.
Three weeks into this season, their WR2 role remains a big question mark, allowing Ferguson to spread his wings as a target earner.
- 2024: Targeted on 26.7% of his routes
- 2023: Targeted on 19.7% of his routes
Fantasy sports are often about focusing on what will be rather than getting hung up on what has been. The Cowboys have faced the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, and Ravens through three weeks — there’s a good chance those are three of their five toughest matchups this season.
Last week’s 6-95-0 stat line was just the beginning for Ferguson; you’ve got a difference-maker at the position that is the toughest to fill with confidence.