Ferguson's TE6 finish in 2025 was driven almost entirely by volume and touchdowns. He caught 82 of 100 targets for 600 yards and eight scores, which is a productive line–but the underlying efficiency tells a more cautious story. His PFF route grade (28th percentile) and YPRR (34th percentile) are squarely below average, his YAC per reception (17th percentile) is downright bad, and his ESPN OPEN score (45th percentile) suggests he's not winning regularly against coverage. What he does is occupy the slot at a 88th percentile rate, run underneath routes, and absorb check-down volume in one of the highest-volume passing offenses in the league. Eight touchdowns in that context is a function of red zone opportunity, not individual dominance. The Cowboys' offense will keep generating targets, and Dak Prescott's trust in Ferguson as a safety valve should remain intact. He's a solid TE2 with realistic TE1 weeks when the red zone breaks right.