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Footballguys fantasy football takes on Ja'Marr Chase
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Footballguys about Ja'Marr Chase.
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All Footballguys insights about Ja'Marr Chase
PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Chase forms one of the best top-two receiving duos in the league alongside Tee Higgins for the Bengals. Cincinnati thrives on chunk gains through the air, and against Tampa Bay's defense that allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025 while giving up 255 passing yards per game, this looks like the kind of Week 1 environment where Cincinnati's passing game can pile up points in a hurry.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Chase currently has 6,837 receiving yards (167th all-time), 520 receptions (142nd), and 54 touchdowns (124th). His 6,837 yards through five seasons trail only Jefferson's 7,432. His 54 touchdowns through five years trail only Jerry Rice (66), Randy Moss (60), and Dez Bryant (56). Chase and St. Brown are at 83 and 78 games played, respectively, and should both beat the current mark of 600 receptions in 96 games. For Cincinnati franchise records, Chase currently has 520 receptions (4th), 6,837 yards (5th), and 54 touchdowns (4th). He could take the Bengals' top spot in touchdowns in 2026, needing 12. While Chase could potentially reach Chad Johnson at the end of 2027, it's much more likely he moves to third in 2026, second in 2027, then takes the top spot in 2028.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Ranked in the top-seven tier of draft picks by Dave Kluge, who has battle-tested rankings in the top five of FantasyPros multi-year Expert Consensus Rankings. Positioned as a foundational piece for league-winning rosters in Kluge's draft strategy.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Chase was an uncoverable menace in the red zone, added a toe-dragging sideline catch, and set the tone after the Burrow scuffle with his leadership: 'I don't care what we do, we just better f---ing protect Joe.' Chase and Higgins are locked in as the top two receivers.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
The source identifies Ja'Marr Chase as Cincinnati's fantasy soul, noting he does not require extensive explanation and the team cannot be understood without him on the roster. Chase is characterized as inseparable from the team's identity and the main course on the menu. The source emphasizes that if Chase is available, there is no way to pass on him.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
The source identifies Chase as an inseparable part of the Bengals' identity and team makeup; he is positioned as a first-round must-have if available, with no way to pass him up.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
The source states Chase has as good a claim as anyone to the WR1 title and that preferring him over Nacua is a defensible personal decision; he should not fall outside the top four in any draft.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Chase is one of the top three players off the board in the first round; McCaffrey is a justified pick once Robinson, Gibbs, and Ja'Marr Chase are off the board for draft slots 4-7.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Chase returns as part of one of the best, if not the best, receiver tandems in the league alongside Tee Higgins, with seven years of system continuity under head coach Zac Taylor and a perfect offensive line cohesion score.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase returns as part of one of the best, if not the best, receiver tandems in the league alongside Tee Higgins, supporting Burrow's elite passing production ceiling.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Chase returns as part of one of the best, if not the best, receiver tandems in the league alongside Tee Higgins, providing elite target opportunity in Burrow's stable system with seven years of continuity under head coach Zac Taylor.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase returns as part of one of the best, if not the best, receiver tandems in the league alongside Tee Higgins, supporting Burrow's elite fantasy ceiling in 2026.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Chase returns as part of one of the best, if not the best, receiver tandems in the league alongside Tee Higgins, providing elite target opportunity in Burrow's stable offensive system with seven years of continuity under head coach Zac Taylor.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
When Joe Burrow is healthy, Chase has the total package to deliver value as the No. 1 overall fantasy option, not just the fantasy WR1; JJ Zachariason loves him as the top option in Draft No. 3.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
When Joe Burrow is healthy, Chase has the total package to deliver value as the No. 1 overall fantasy option, not just the fantasy WR1, making him Zachariason's top option if considering a WR at 1.01.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Ranked #3 in PPR top 250; the source notes his 2024 season with a healthy Burrow was better than Puka Nacua's 2025 performance, supporting his elite ranking.NegativeValueJul 21, 2026
Chase went for $32 in the source's hypothetical example illustrating the Raw Dollar Fallacy. The source uses Chase's price as a benchmark to show how nomination order and league settings determine whether other players' prices represent value or overpays.NegativeValueJul 21, 2026
The source uses Chase as a pricing reference point in explaining the Raw Dollar Fallacy. In the hypothetical example, Chase went for $32, which contextualizes whether St. Brown at $35 represents good value.NegativeProjectionJul 15, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase finished as the fantasy WR4 in 2025 with 185 targets, 125 receptions, 1,412 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns.