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The Dallas Cowboys’ tight end Jake Ferguson is proving to be one of the league’s most impressive players early in the 2025 NFL season, and he's doing so in historic fashion. The 26-year-old former Wisconsin Badgers standout is off to a red-hot start, already making waves with his remarkable consistency and productivity in the Cowboys’ offense. After five games, Ferguson has racked up 41 receptions for 272 yards and three touchdowns, putting him on track to surpass his 2023 season, where he earned his first Pro Bowl appearance with 761 receiving yards.

Ferguson’s breakout campaign took another monumental step in the Cowboys’ 37-22 victory over the New York Jets in Week 5. The game saw Ferguson contribute seven receptions for 49 yards, two of which resulted in touchdowns, but it was his 40th reception of the season that stole the headlines. His achievement not only marked a personal milestone, but also placed him in rare company among tight ends in NFL history.

The Cowboys celebrated the historic moment by announcing Ferguson’s achievement on social media, writing: “Jake Ferguson is the fourth tight end in NFL history with 40 receptions in the first five games of a season, joining Antonio Gates (40 in 2007), Eric Johnson (41 in 2004), and Zach Ertz (41 in 2018).” Ferguson’s achievement was monumental, cementing his place among some of the league's all-time greats at the position.

This performance is just the latest in a season that has seen Ferguson develop into one of the most reliable targets on the Cowboys' offense. With his new four-year, $50 million contract extension, Ferguson has proven his value as a key piece of the team’s attack. His refined skills and well-rounded ability to stretch the field, make tough catches, and be a consistent option for quarterback Dak Prescott have made him invaluable, especially considering the injuries to other key offensive players.

Perhaps most impressively, Ferguson’s early-season production has placed him in the Cowboys’ own history books. By logging at least five receptions in each of the first five games of the season, Ferguson has joined franchise legend Jason Witten as the only two tight ends in Cowboys history to achieve such a feat. Witten, widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, was a constant force for the Cowboys for nearly two decades. To be mentioned alongside Witten is a clear sign that Ferguson is more than capable of stepping into the massive shoes left by the franchise’s former star tight end.

While Ferguson's individual accomplishments are certainly worth celebrating, they have also helped keep the Cowboys competitive in the NFC East. With a 2-2-1 record after the win over the Jets, the Cowboys are still in the playoff hunt, and much of that has to do with Ferguson's contributions. The offense, once centered around Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is now benefiting from Ferguson's emerging role as one of the team’s most dangerous weapons.

The Cowboys will look to continue their momentum when they face the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. With Ferguson continuing his historic pace, the Cowboys’ offense will be a tough unit to stop, and Ferguson’s contributions could be the key to helping the team push further toward playoff contention.

For now, Ferguson is focused on keeping the pressure on and continuing his exceptional start to the 2025 season. If he keeps up this level of play, there’s no telling how high his stock—and the Cowboys’ playoff hopes—will rise.