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The Dallas Cowboys have exploded out of the gate this season, fielding one of the league’s most dynamic offenses through seven weeks.
Dallas has scored at least 37 points in four of their seven contests, surpassing the 40-point mark three times.
While Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and newcomer George Pickens have garnered much of the spotlight, TE Jake Ferguson has quietly, and now historically, become one of the Cowboys’ most important offensive weapons.
On Sunday, Ferguson became the first tight end in NFL history to record 50 or more receptions and six touchdown catches in the first seven games of a season.
It’s a remarkable achievement for a player who just one year ago was battling injuries and struggling to find rhythm without his starting quarterback.
Think about all of the great tight ends in NFL history that never reached this milestone.
Big names like Kellen Winslow, Tony Gonzalez, Dallas Clark, Travis Kelce, and even fellow franchise TE Jason Witten.
What Ferguson has accomplished is no small feat.
Through seven games, Ferguson has tallied 51 receptions for 334 yards and six touchdowns, a stat line that reflects consistency and reliability more than flash.
His 6.5 yards per reception may not leap off the page, but it underscores how crucial he’s been in short-yardage and red-zone situations.
Prescott has leaned heavily on his tight end early and often, particularly when defenses collapse on Lamb or Pickens downfield.
What makes Ferguson’s hot start even more impressive is the timing of his production. After a quiet first few weeks, all six of his touchdowns have come in the last four games, coinciding with Dallas’ offensive surge.
His ability to find soft spots in zone coverage and win leverage battles near the goal line has made him a favorite target when it matters most.
Last season, Ferguson’s development was hampered by injury and inconsistent quarterback play, but with a healthy Prescott back under center, the chemistry between the two has reached a new level.
With CeeDee Lamb returning from injury and George Pickens emerging as an All-Pro-caliber threat on the outside, opposing defenses face an impossible task: deciding who to double.
Ferguson’s recent dominance forces opponents to respect the middle of the field, opening opportunities for big plays elsewhere.
The Cowboys’ offense is humming, and Ferguson’s record-setting pace is a reflection of that balance and creativity.
As Dallas prepares for next week’s matchup against the Denver Broncos, Ferguson will look to extend his historic streak, and continue proving he’s one of the most reliable tight ends in football today.
