Jake Ferguson Start or sit, Week 5

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2026 season (6 games): 16 rec · 107 rec yds

• Wk 5vs TBL 16-243 rec, 19 rec yds3.4 pts
• Wk 4@ HOUW 34-303 rec, 11 rec yds2.6 pts
• Wk 3vs BALL 31-343 rec, 23 rec yds, 1 rec TD7.8 pts
• Wk 2vs WSHW 37-204 rec, 43 rec yds, 2 rec TD18.3 pts
• Wk 1@ NYGL 20-282 rec, 6 rec yds1.6 pts

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Jake Ferguson: quick answers

Who does Jake Ferguson play in week 5?

Jake Ferguson faces Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the Dallas Cowboys.

Is Jake Ferguson injured?

Jake Ferguson has no injury designation right now.

What's happening with Jake Ferguson

• Jake Ferguson has been dealing with a string of drops in recent weeks, a troubling trend for a tight end who broke out as a key part of Dallas's offense in 2023. The miscues have drawn criticism from fans and raised concerns about his reliability heading into upcoming games.

  Mon, Oct 12, 1:00 PM ET·Reported byBlogging The Boys,Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Jake Ferguson's wife, Haley Cavinder, drew attention for wearing a 'Kiss my Dallas' outfit that stood out after the Cowboys' lopsided loss. The moment became a talking point online, though it has no bearing on Ferguson's role or performance for Dallas going forward.

  Fri, Oct 9, 1:08 PM ET·Source:New York Post·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• A crucial drop by Jake Ferguson hampered Dallas' comeback attempt against Tampa Bay, fueling criticism of the Pro Bowl tight end. The miscue has intensified outside calls for the Cowboys to consider moving on from him, though no roster decision has been made. The drop adds pressure on Ferguson as Dallas looks to right its offense.

  Fri, Oct 9, 10:51 AM ET·Source:Heavy·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Jake Ferguson heads into Week 5 under scrutiny for fantasy purposes, with analysts weighing his target share and matchup for the Cowboys. His role in Dallas's offense remains a key factor in deciding whether he's worth starting this week. No roster or health updates were reported.

  Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET·Source:DraftKings Network·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• The NFL and players union have reversed course, now allowing players to celebrate by miming a drink after a score. The change follows earlier fines against Kyle Juszczyk, Jake Ferguson and Matt Goncalves for similar celebrations, which are now officially permitted without penalty.

  Thu, Oct 8, 12:45 PM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)