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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Ja'Marr Chase
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Ja'Marr Chase
PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Jamar Chase is positioned for a breakout Week 8 vs Tennessee Titans despite WR12 season PPG. Removing two injury games (concussion and Week 1 training camp injury), Chase has been WR5, 5, 13, and 15—more accurate baseline. Bengals have highest neutral pass rate (65%) and highest success rate on deep targets in league; Joe Burrow throwing more downfield shots with T. Higgins creating plays. Titans defense is getting 'absolutely gashed' in quick game (most fantasy points allowed to receivers on throws within 10 air yards) and intermediate (fourth most on 5-20 yard throws). Alante Taylor out. Chase can catch and run after catch. Bengals projected 29.5 points. Kyler Gordon: 'this is a game where Jamar Chase can go absolutely crazy.'PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Buy at the Baltimore Ravens matchup with elite historical production; he has two 200-yard games against the Ravens in 11 career contests, averaging 12 targets per game, 7.5 receptions, and 117 yards per game. Since 2024 he ranks as WR7 overall with 161 points and has posted 110+ yards in all recent games. Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey even said pre-game it would be cool if he didn't match up with Chase so much, acknowledging the difficulty. Chase has had an unusual season with late training camp injury, poor Week 1, Week 4 concussion, and bye week, but this is a classic spot for him to go off.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is ranked as the WR3. Despite the Steelers' strong defensive DVOA, Chase has historically dominated the matchup with 97 yards per game since 2022. The source highlights his efficiency against two-high safety looks, where he posted 3.7 yards per route run last season. His outlook is further bolstered by the potential rustiness of Joey Porter Jr., who is limited in practice following a holdout.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Despite a tough matchup against the Texans and concerns regarding Joe Burrow's health, Ja'Marr Chase remains in the S-tier for rankings due to his elite talent and history of bouncing back after quiet performances, such as his 14-catch, 165-yard, one-touchdown game in Week 2 last year.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is ranked as the WR2 for Week 1 against the Buccaneers. The matchup is favorable due to the Buccaneers' pass-funnel defense, which ranked 6th in passing yards allowed last year compared to 27th in rushing yards allowed. Despite Joe Burrow's history of slow starts, Chase remains a high-end talent in an offense projected for 27 points.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is mentioned as a high-round draft target that necessitates finding value at running back later in the draft.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Drafting Joe Burrow in the fifth round is only considered a viable strategy if the manager already has Ja'Marr Chase on their roster, specifically in half-PPR formats.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Hayden Winks ranks Ja'Marr Chase third overall, noting that while Chase is first in expert consensus PPR ranks, he prefers Puka Nacua due to upside. Winks acknowledges Chase had a quiet season by his standards but remains a dominant force when healthy and is capable of a 'beyond ludicrous' fantasy season.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is ranked as a top-12 overall player and serves as a benchmark for elite target share, trailing only Justin Jefferson. He is also used as the primary stylistic comparison for Malik Nabers due to his ability to win with the ball in his hands.PositiveProjectionAug 10, 2026
Hayden Winks acknowledges Ja'Marr Chase as a legitimate candidate for the fourth overall pick, placing him in the same elite tier as his other top-round targets. Additionally, Chase is used as the gold-standard comparison for Malik Nabers' talent level, with Winks placing Nabers just a half-step below him based on film analysis.PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026
The Bengals offense has been incredible when Joe Burrow, Jamar Chase, and T. Higgins have all been on the field; on plays with both Chase and Higgins over the past two years, Burrow has completed 72% of passes for 8 yards per attempt and a 7.3 TD rate. The source expects this to continue and notes the Bengals are exploring increased under-center and play-action usage (historically 31st in under-center and 30th in play-action), which could create new deep-shot opportunities and schematic variance for Chase.PositiveValueJun 24, 2026
Kyle Pitts was drafted over Jamar Chase and was considered the best prospect at the time, though Bowers has since been viewed as the best tight end prospect ever.PositiveRoleJun 24, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is the primary target in the Bengals passing offense, with Tee Higgins serving as a complementary option who still maintains top-5 upside if Chase gets injured.NegativeInjuryNo date
Ja'Marr Chase exited his recent game and is currently in concussion protocol, which impacts his availability for the upcoming week.PositiveMatchupNo date
Aman Ross St. Brown ranks Jamar Chase as WR3 with strong recent form and a favorable matchup against Jacksonville. He's been WR5 in back-to-back weeks; this is the highest game total of the week. He hung 165 yards with a touchdown in week two last year against Jacksonville in a 31-27 game. Jacksonville also allowed 138 yards to Jaylen Waddle and has been vulnerable to elite receivers.NegativeUsageNo date
Chase's target share and reception totals decrease when both he and Tee Higgins are active on the field.PositiveProjectionNo date
Ja'Marr Chase is ranked as the WR1, noted for consistent top-five points-per-game finishes and dual-threat ability to score in the red zone and from deep. He averages 21.5 full PPR points per game in contests where Joe Burrow is healthy and has potential for the most 30-plus point games among wide receivers over the last three years. He is currently dealing with a minor hyperextended knee but is expected to return before Week 1.PositiveValueNo date
Ja'Marr Chase is preferred over Bijan Robinson in draft rankings, with Jir Gibbs placing him ahead of the Falcons running back.PositiveValueNo date
Included in the first six selections of the mock draft; positioned as an elite wide receiver in the first round of full PPR.PositiveProjectionNo date
Ranked #3 overall in fantasy drafts. In games with Joe Burrow healthy over the past three seasons, averaging 21.5 PPR points per game with wide receiver one overall expected points. Ranked top five in points per game in four of his five seasons. Described as one of the highest floor players period, with both heavy end zone targeting and long-range scoring ability; outside-to-inside-to-outside player in the offense functioning as a game-breaker. Has more 30+ point scoring weeks than any other wide receiver in fantasy over the last few seasons. Last four games: 23, 20, 25, 24 points. Joe Burrow and Chase both healthy entering 2026; Bengals offensive line significantly improved since start of Burrow-Chase era; defense also better than past couple seasons. Elite WR option positioned alongside Puka Nakua at the top of the receiver tier; 1,400 receiving yards is the baseline projection in betting markets.