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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Ja'Marr Chase
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Ja'Marr Chase.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Ja'Marr Chase
PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Davis Mattek identifies Jamar Chase as a hot take DFS play against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, predicting he will snap out of a down year and deliver a strong performance. Chase has only 312 receiving yards on the season and has not had a 100-yard game yet despite scoring at an okay rate; Mattek projects a final stat line of 8 receptions, 144 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Mattek frames this as the ultimate diva wide receiver spot where Chase will demand volume after T. Higgins has been outproducing him, noting that Chase has been in Joe Burrow's ear saying "Buddy, this ain't working for me." Mattek also emphasizes that the Bengals should prioritize scoring via Chase against Tennessee and need to get him involved through big plays and post routes, indicating organizational pressure and strategic focus on elevating his usage and production.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Jamar Chase will not be played on the DFS slate at all because his projection is worse than Bejian Robinson and Christian McCaffrey, who are sitting at very similar prices. Additionally, Puka Nacua and Jeff Gibbs project way too well, making them better allocation targets than Chase in the same game.PositiveValueOct 20, 2026
The source recommends trading a 2027 first-round pick for Chase over keeping Dalvin Cook, stating that Chase is 'really, really good' and that acquiring him would make a team 'insane.' Chase is positioned as a strong keeper asset and superior value compared to Cook.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Jamar Chase received 38 targets in the Bengals' highly condensed offense, the second-most on the team behind Tee Higgins (43 targets). The source emphasizes the Bengals have the single most condensed offense in football, reflecting the team's commitment to getting the ball to their elite receivers.PositiveValueOct 18, 2026
Davis Mattek identifies JaMarr Chase as a buy, suggesting he is undervalued relative to his fantasy potential for Week 6.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
The source expects Ja'Marr Chase to play this week as he has been practicing, despite having suffered a bad concussion.PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase was initially noted in concussion protocol but later reported practicing, indicating clearance from concussion protocol and likely availability for upcoming game. Chase's availability status is uncertain; if Chase and Tee Higgins are both out, Mattek would prefer Dontayvion Meyers as a flex play, suggesting Chase's absence would significantly impact the Bengals' receiving hierarchy.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Davis Mattek has Jamar Chase in his wide receiver ranks and believes he is trending towards playing this weekend despite recent injury; notes Chase had one bad game then got injured last week but maintains optimism about his outlook.PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is listed as questionable due to concussion protocol but Davis Mattek expects him to play against Miami. Chase is favored to clear the protocol, unlike Tee Higgins who is also questionable but expected to miss due to an adductor injury. Chase is a core Bengals stack option, though the source notes uncertainty about whether to pair him with Burrow or stack him without a tight end depending on which receiver plays and salary allocation.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Tyson Bean suggests there is a chance Ja'Marr Chase misses the upcoming game, though he is more likely to play than Tee Higgins, citing a 66% return rate for players under the new concussion protocol.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Davis Mattek views Ja'Marr Chase as a superior DFS option to Puka Nacua due to his 100% route participation, providing a reliable floor. However, Chase's fantasy performance was nullified in week four after he sustained an injury during the game.NegativeBustSep 14, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase was a major DFS disappointment in Week 1, scoring only 3.2 points on two receptions for 12 yards despite being 60% owned. Davis Mattek expresses frustration with his usage, noting he had only four targets on 35 attempts and was frequently 'swallowed up' by the defense, though Mattek hopes this is just a one-week blip.NegativeValueSep 10, 2026
Davis Mattek identifies Ja'Marr Chase as the expensive chalk wide receiver for the week. Mattek notes that Chase is a high-ownership option and compares his value to Amon-Ra St. Brown for roster construction purposes. Mattek plans to be underweight on Bengals pass catchers due to concerns about the team's historical Week 1 struggles.PositiveValueSep 6, 2026
Davis Mattek ranks Jamar Chase ahead of Bjan Robinson in draft rankings, indicating higher valuation for Chase in the early-round tier.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
While Davis Mattek suggests draft structure favors Bijan Robinson, he acknowledges that Ja'Marr Chase has the realistic upside to finish as the best player in fantasy football.PositiveProjectionJun 13, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase goes at the 1.1 pick in this draft, establishing the baseline for elite early-round wide receiver value in 2026; Davis Mattek references him as part of the elite WR tier with 19-20 fantasy points per game ceilings that the source is 'chasing' in draft strategy, representing the ceiling-upside standard that mid-round WRs cannot match.NegativeProjectionJun 7, 2026
Jamar Chase is cited as the benchmark for receiving yards per game among current active players, leading Justin Jefferson by a small margin. Jefferson caught up to Chase in receiving yards per game by the end of the 2024 season.NegativeDepth ChartMay 31, 2026
Jamarr Chase was drafted by another team, and the source notes 'the Chase drafter is going to be absolutely fuming,' indicating frustration with the draft flow and quarterback selections that disrupted their team construction.PositiveRoleMay 30, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is drafted in round 1 as part of Davis Mattek's double elite QB roster construction strategy. Mattek takes Chase early to secure an elite WR, noting that wide receiver twos do not exist in fantasy football anymore and there is a vast swath of WRs who score between 9.5 and 11.5 fantasy points per game, with about 30 such players in the NFL. Chase is described as 'the most important person in the world for this team' in the context of the best-ball roster construction; Mattek built the entire roster strategy around securing Chase as a cornerstone piece. Chase is selected as part of the Dak Prescott stack in the final build, providing correlation between quarterback and wide receiver.PositiveValueMay 23, 2026
Jamarr Chase was selected in the mock draft as a core piece of the roster, indicating he is viewed as a strong value pick at his current ADP.PositiveProjectionMay 23, 2026
Davis Mattek is confident Chase will deliver 50-point weeks this season and 'pop off this year' with or without Joe Burrow's health status. At 4th overall in this Underdog Best Ball draft, Chase is positioned as a no-brainer selection with elite ceiling potential; Mattek notes 'Jamar Chase could be dropping 50 all the time,' indicating consistent high-end upside in the mock draft team's wide receiver room.PositiveUsageNo date
Davis Mattek is comfortable rostering Ja'Marr Chase as part of a lineup stack, though he notes that Tee Higgins may end up with higher ownership in their shared game environment.PositiveValueNo date
Davis Mattek would not take a running back over Jamar Chase in the third round, indicating Chase is a preferred target at that draft position relative to running back options. Chase was also selected early in the live draft, with Mattek expressing enthusiasm ('No better no better way to start. Oh, Jamar Chase actually. Wow.'), indicating strong conviction in the player's early-round value.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jamar Chase was included in the source's final draft roster, which received a 'B+ grade' for advancement, 'B minus ADP grade,' and 'B+ uniqueness,' indicating the source views him as a solid fantasy asset in the context of the overall draft construction.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jamar Chase had only 8 receiving touchdowns despite being a target leader in the NFL; positioned as part of a broader trend where elite wide receivers underperformed in touchdown scoring last year, suggesting potential positive regression opportunity.NegativeValueNo date
Davis Mattek has a hard time taking Ja'Marr Chase ahead of Bijan Robinson or Anthony Gibbs in early drafts, particularly in portfolio/multi-draft formats. Chase falls regularly in drafts and can be acquired at picks 4, 5, or even 6, making early selection inefficient when better WR options are available at picks 23-27 and early RB value is scarce. Voluntarily giving up early RB share by taking Chase early is viewed as shooting yourself in the foot.NegativeRoleNo date
Jamar Chase is selected as part of a constructed team in the mock draft alongside Devin Achan, creating what the source describes as a 'completely insane' team composition.PositiveValueNo date
Drafted as part of Justin Herbert double stack in best ball tournament team to maximize correlation and upside.PositiveValueNo date
Davis Mattek drafts Jamarr Chase in a best ball mock as part of a strong early team construction, indicating confidence in his draft position and fit within the team.PositiveValueNo date
Jamar Chase selected at pick 3 in DraftKings Millionaire Maker; positioned as the ideal anchor for hero running back or zero running back draft strategies when paired with Brock Bowers, representing the best possible start to those archetypes. Included in the source's best ball roster at pick 2441 as part of a competitive team composition.NegativeRoleNo date
Named as an example of a premium wide receiver option when drafting from the 3rd, 4th, or 5th pick. Davis Mattek groups Chase with Nico Collins and Puka Nacua as part of a viable wide receiver-heavy start strategy for early-round picks, suggesting these receivers are appropriate targets when early running back selections are made.