Ja'Marr Chase Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 205 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
- Drafted
- 2021 R1, #5
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 18.2
- Pos rank
- WR9
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 18th vs. WRs, neutral
Ja'Marr Chase Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
18.2 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Ja'Marr Chase's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week, one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs TB,3.2,WR86
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,26.5,WR6
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,24.8,WR5
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs JAX,NeutralJaguars vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,ToughDolphins vs. WRs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,FavorableRavens vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Ja'Marr Chase?
Chase is averaging 18.2 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 18 catches for 185 yards and 3 TD on 25 targets. That ranks WR9, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His fantasy points per target (2.18) is in the 76th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (7.4) is the weakest, in the 44th. His quarterback has been Joe Burrow.
His best week was WR5 in Week 3 at the Steelers (24.8 points); his worst, WR86 in Week 1 against the Buccaneers (3.2). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 7 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Chase ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
24.5%68th percentile, about average
Yards per target
7.444th percentile, about average
Catch rate
72.0%73rd percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.1876th percentile, above average
Ja'Marr Chase 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Buccaneers | W 33–27 | 3.2 | WR86 |
| 2 | @ Texans | W 20–6 | 26.5 | WR6 |
| 3 | @ Steelers | L 27–30 | 24.8 | WR5 |
| Total | 2–1 | 54.5 | WR9 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 3 | 25 | 18 | 185 | 3 | 54.5 | 18.2 | — |
| 2025 | CIN | 16 | 185 | 125 | 1,412 | 8 | 313.6 | 19.6 | WR4 |
| 2024 | CIN | 17 | 175 | 127 | 1,708 | 17 | 403.0 | 23.7 | WR1 |
| 2023 | CIN | 16 | 145 | 100 | 1,216 | 7 | 262.7 | 16.4 | WR11 |
| 2022 | CIN | 13 | 134 | 87 | 1,046 | 9 | 241.4 | 18.6 | WR12 |
| Career | 82 | 792 | 538 | 7,022 | 57 | 1577.8 | 19.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The blueprint sits one year back, when a healthy Joe Burrow fueled a 276-point, 17-touchdown campaign that finished as our overall WR1. Restore that battery and Chase's red-zone volume and yards-after-catch translate into league-winning weeks again. Consensus already treats him as a top-three overall pick and the position's premier option, and that price is justified. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Ja'Marr Chase Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 4?
Ja'Marr Chase is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Jaguars, as the WR9 in PPR total points this season (18.2 a game). The Jaguars rank 18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Chase.
How many fantasy points is Ja'Marr Chase averaging in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase is averaging 18.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 54.5 points across 3 games. His last game produced 24.8 points.
Where does Ja'Marr Chase rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase ranks WR9 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Ja'Marr Chase worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Ja'Marr Chase is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 100% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Ja'Marr Chase's fantasy football role?
Ja'Marr Chase is the Bengals' starting WR. He is averaging 8.3 targets a game, on 94% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Ja'Marr Chase's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Ja'Marr Chase's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jaguars (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 at the Dolphins (28th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 7 at the Ravens (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Ja'Marr Chase been in fantasy football this season?
Ja'Marr Chase has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 13.0 points around his 18.2-point average.
What is Ja'Marr Chase's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Ja'Marr Chase's floor has been 3.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR86) and his ceiling 26.5 (Week 2, WR6). His median week has been 24.8 points. See Chase's full game log.
Ja'Marr Chase 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cincinnati BengalsTouchdowns account for 33% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 18
- Yards
- 185
- TD
- 3
- Targets
- 25
10.3 Y/R72.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 54.5
- Pos rank
- WR9
26.5 Best Week 2 @ HOU3.2 Worst Week 1 vs TB
Advanced Receiving Stats
Chase is a short-area target (8.5 yards per target last season), with a 24.5% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.4 | 39th | 7.5 | 44th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.46 | 72nd | 0.99 | 33rd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.30 | 88th |
| YAC per reception | 2.5 | 24th | 5.0 | 81st |
| Catch rate | 72.0% | 72nd | 66.9% | 68th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 24.5% | 83rd | 30.7% | 99th |
| Snap share | 94.0% | 98th | 94.0% | 98th |
| Air-yards share | 32.5% | 81st | 32.9% | 87th |
| Red-zone targets | 4 | 80th | 21 | 97th |
| Route participation | — | — | 90.5% | 88th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 8.6 | 26th | 8.5 | 23rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Chase draws a big target share and plays most snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 8.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
18.2
Fantasy PPG
8.3
Targets/g
62
Rec yds/g
Ja'Marr Chase career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 25 | 18 | 185 | 3 | 0 | 54.5 | 18.2 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 185 | 125 | 1,412 | 8 | 14 | 313.6 | 19.6 | WR4 |
| 2024 | 17 | 175 | 127 | 1,708 | 17 | 32 | 403.0 | 23.7 | WR1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 145 | 100 | 1,216 | 7 | -6 | 262.7 | 16.4 | WR11 |
| 2022 | 13 | 134 | 87 | 1,046 | 9 | 8 | 241.4 | 18.6 | WR12 |
| 2021 | 17 | 128 | 81 | 1,455 | 13 | 21 | 302.6 | 17.8 | WR5 |
| Career | 82 | 792 | 538 | 7,022 | 57 | 69 | 1577.8 | 19.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
19.5
Career PPG
81 games over 6 seasons
92%
Availability
Share of team games he played
57%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
11.6
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, high
Chase has averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game over 81 games and 6 seasons, with five top-12 finishes (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 18.2 per game, down 1.4 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 8.3 targets a game against 11.6. His quarterback this season has been Joe Burrow.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Chase's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,708Rec yards2024
- 17Rec TD2024
- 403.0Fantasy pts2024 · WR1
- 7,022Career rec yds2021–2026
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Ja'Marr Chase Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Ja'Marr Chase have in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase has 54.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 18.2 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR9 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Ja'Marr Chase have this season?
Ja'Marr Chase has 185 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 18 catches and 25 targets. His high was 98 yards, in Week 3 at the Steelers.
How many receptions does Ja'Marr Chase have this season?
Ja'Marr Chase has 18 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 6.0 a game, on 25 targets. His high was 9 catches, in Week 3 at the Steelers.
How many targets does Ja'Marr Chase have this season?
Ja'Marr Chase has drawn 25 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 8.3 a game, and caught 72% of them. His high was 12 targets, in Week 3 at the Steelers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Ja'Marr Chase have this season?
Ja'Marr Chase has 3 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Ja'Marr Chase averaging?
Ja'Marr Chase is averaging 61.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 185 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Ja'Marr Chase averaging?
Ja'Marr Chase is averaging 10.3 yards per reception in 2026, 185 yards on 18 catches.
How many games has Ja'Marr Chase played in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Ja'Marr Chase's stats last season?
In 2025, Ja'Marr Chase caught 125 of 185 targets for 1,412 yards and 8 touchdowns in 16 games. That was 313.6 PPR points (19.6 per game), a WR4 finish.
What are Ja'Marr Chase's career NFL stats?
Across 6 seasons and 82 games, Ja'Marr Chase has 538 catches for 7,022 yards and 57 touchdowns, for 1577.8 PPR fantasy points (19.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Ja'Marr Chase have in his career?
Ja'Marr Chase has 57 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 57 receiving, over 82 games.
How many career receiving yards does Ja'Marr Chase have?
Ja'Marr Chase has 7,022 career receiving yards over 6 seasons, on 538 catches.
Ja'Marr Chase Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
18.2
Targets/g
8.3
Rec/g
6.0
Rec yds/g
61.7
Yds/rec
10.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Ja'Marr Chase has averaged 8.3 targets, 6.0 receptions and 18.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Ja'Marr Chase has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 2 against HOU (26.5 points); the lowest was Week 1 against TB (3.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB27th | W 33-27 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | WR86 |
Week 1 · TB · W 33-27 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU3rd | W 20-6 | 26.5 | 9 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 10.7 | WR6 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-6 · 26.5 pts
How the 26.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT22nd | L 27-30 | 24.8 | 12 | 9 | 98 | 1 | 10.9 | WR5 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 27-30 · 24.8 pts
How the 24.8 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR1 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR9 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Pittsburgh
9/12, 98 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Houston
7/9, 75 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
2/4, 12 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (18.2)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
Ja'Marr Chase Game Log 2025
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
19.6
Targets/g
11.6
Rec/g
7.8
Rec yds/g
88.3
Yds/rec
11.3
Across 16 games in 2025, Ja'Marr Chase has averaged 11.6 targets, 7.8 receptions and 19.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Ja'Marr Chase has finished as a top-12 WR in 9 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 11. The best week was Week 7 against PIT (38.1 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CLE (4.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE23rd | W 17-16 | 4.6 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR75 |
Week 1 · CLE · W 17-16 · 4.6 pts
How the 4.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | JAX16th | W 31-27 | 36.5 | 16 | 14 | 165 | 1 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 2 · JAX · W 31-27 · 36.5 pts
How the 36.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN31st | L 10-48 | 8.9 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 10.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 10-48 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DEN25th | L 3-28 | 7.3 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR53 |
Week 4 · DEN · L 3-28 · 7.3 pts
How the 7.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DET4th | L 24-37 | 29.0 | 10 | 6 | 110 | 2 | 18.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR2 |
Week 5 · DET · L 24-37 · 29.0 pts
How the 29.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | GB10th | L 18-27 | 25.1 | 12 | 10 | 94 | 1 | 9.4 | 1 | -3 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 6 · GB · L 18-27 · 25.1 pts
How the 25.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | PIT2nd | W 33-31 | 38.1 | 23 | 16 | 161 | 1 | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR1 |
Week 7 · PIT · W 33-31 · 38.1 pts
How the 38.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NYJ17th | L 38-39 | 21.1 | 19 | 12 | 91 | 0 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 8 · NYJ · L 38-39 · 21.1 pts
How the 21.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CHI3rd | L 42-47 | 17.1 | 8 | 6 | 111 | 0 | 18.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR16 |
Week 9 · CHI · L 42-47 · 17.1 pts
How the 17.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | PIT2nd | L 12-34 | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR56 |
Week 11 · PIT · L 12-34 · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | BAL7th | W 32-14 | 18.0 | 14 | 7 | 110 | 0 | 15.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 13 · BAL · W 32-14 · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | BUF28th | L 34-39 | 10.2 | 8 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 8.8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | WR30 |
Week 14 · BUF · L 34-39 · 10.2 pts
How the 10.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | BAL7th | L 0-24 | 23.2 | 16 | 10 | 132 | 0 | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR6 |
Week 15 · BAL · L 0-24 · 23.2 pts
How the 23.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | MIA20th | W 45-21 | 19.9 | 11 | 9 | 109 | 0 | 12.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR12 |
Week 16 · MIA · W 45-21 · 19.9 pts
How the 19.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | ARI18th | W 37-14 | 25.0 | 9 | 7 | 60 | 2 | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 17 · ARI · W 37-14 · 25.0 pts
How the 25.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CLE23rd | L 18-20 | 23.6 | 10 | 8 | 96 | 1 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 18 · CLE · L 18-20 · 23.6 pts
How the 23.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
11 WR1 weeks, one WR2 week and four busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR3 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR75 · Wk 2 WR3 · Wk 3 WR41 · Wk 4 WR53 · Wk 5 WR2 · Wk 6 WR5 · Wk 7 WR1 · Wk 8 WR4 · Wk 9 WR16 · Wk 11 WR56 · Wk 13 WR13 · Wk 14 WR30 · Wk 15 WR6 · Wk 16 WR12 · Wk 17 WR3 · Wk 18 WR5
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Cleveland
8/10, 96 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Arizona
7/9, 60 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Miami
9/11, 109 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Baltimore
10/16, 132 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Buffalo
5/8, 44 yds. 1 carry, 8 rush yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Baltimore
7/14, 110 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
3/10, 30 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Chicago
6/8, 111 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Jets
12/19, 91 yds.
Just 4.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Season high in a shootout
16/23, 161 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Green Bay
10/12, 94 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, -3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Detroit
6/10, 110 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Denver
5/8, 23 yds.
Just 2.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
5/6, 50 yds. 1 carry, 9 rush yds. 1 fumble lost.
One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
14/16, 165 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
2/5, 26 yds.
Just 5.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Ja'Marr Chase Game Log FAQ
How did Ja'Marr Chase do in his last game?
Ja'Marr Chase scored 24.8 PPR points in Week 3 at the Steelers, a 30–27 loss, a WR5 finish. He caught 9 of 12 targets for 98 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase score in his last game?
Ja'Marr Chase scored 24.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Steelers, a WR5 finish for the week. That was 6.6 above his season average of 18.2.
How many receiving yards did Ja'Marr Chase have in his last game?
Ja'Marr Chase had 98 receiving yards on 9 catches in Week 3 at the Steelers, from 12 targets.
How many touchdowns did Ja'Marr Chase score in his last game?
Ja'Marr Chase scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 at the Steelers: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Ja'Marr Chase have in his last game?
Ja'Marr Chase caught 9 of 12 targets for 98 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers.
What were Ja'Marr Chase's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Texans, a 20–6 win, Ja'Marr Chase caught 7 of 9 targets for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns. That was 26.5 PPR points, a WR6 finish.
What was Ja'Marr Chase's best game this season?
Ja'Marr Chase's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Texans: 26.5 PPR points, a WR6 finish. He caught 7 of 9 targets for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Ja'Marr Chase's worst game this season?
Ja'Marr Chase's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Buccaneers: 3.2 PPR points, a WR86 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 12 yards.
How many games has Ja'Marr Chase scored a touchdown in this season?
Ja'Marr Chase has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Ja'Marr Chase's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Chase's weekly results from any season from 2021 through 2025.
Ja'Marr Chase Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy WR1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR4 last season at 19.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR9 at 18.2 PPR points per game, against 19.6 over 16 games last season (WR4). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 3rd of 142 in target volume (30.4% target share), 13th of 142 in downfield role (33.4% air-yards share) and 17th of 142 in efficiency (2.30 yards per route run). His points come from his target volume. Joe Burrow is his quarterback.
The next favorable matchup is the Ravens in Week 7 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Chase still graded as our WR4 in 2025, posting 125 catches on a commanding 185 targets for 1,412 yards and eight scores across 16 games, good for 188.6 fantasy points. The dip in efficiency was telling, though: his EPA per play fell from 0.44 to 0.224 and his success rate slid from 61.7% to 53%, almost entirely a function of unstable quarterback play rather than any decline in his game. His 30.4% target share actually rose, confirming he remains the unquestioned engine of this passing attack.
The blueprint sits one year back, when a healthy Joe Burrow fueled a 276-point, 17-touchdown campaign that finished as our overall WR1. Restore that battery and Chase's red-zone volume and yards-after-catch translate into league-winning weeks again. Consensus already treats him as a top-three overall pick and the position's premier option, and that price is justified. Draft him without hesitation as a foundational WR1 whose only real variable is Burrow's availability.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 8.5
- Drop rate
- 2.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 22
- Route participation
- 91.1%
- YAC per reception
- 5.1
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Ravens in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 JAX, 18thWk 5 MIA, 28thWk 7 BAL, 6thWk 8 TEN, 14th
- Heavy target volume30.4% target share, 3rd of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role33.4% air-yards share, 13th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Dolphins in Week 5 (28th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Ja'Marr Chase Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ja'Marr Chase's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Ja'Marr Chase projects as a target-heavy WR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (30.4% target share, 3rd of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Ja'Marr Chase's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Ja'Marr Chase is the WR9 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Ja'Marr Chase's projected role going forward?
Ja'Marr Chase is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Ja'Marr Chase get more targets?
Ja'Marr Chase's targets are trending up: 10.5 a game over his last two games against 8.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Ja'Marr Chase's fantasy football upside?
Ja'Marr Chase's upside: his ceiling this season is 26.5 PPR points (Week 2, WR6), his target volume (30.4% target share, 3rd of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Ravens in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Ja'Marr Chase's fantasy value?
Ja'Marr Chase's risks: the Dolphins in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Ja'Marr Chase's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Ja'Marr Chase News & Updates
Chase delivers WR1 week at Pittsburgh
9 REC, 98 YDS, 1 TD (12 TGT)
24.8 fantasy points · WR5
Chase caught 9 of 12 targets for 98 yards and one touchdown in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. That was 32% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–6 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Positive. Chase delivers WR1 week at Houston
26.5 fantasy points · WR6 · 8.3 above his 18.2 average
Chase caught 7 of 9 targets for 75 yards and two touchdowns in the 20–6 win at Houston. That was 29% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. First pair of TDs in win (opens in new tab)
Hauls in two touchdowns during the victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 26.5 PPR points, a WR6 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not worried about knee (opens in new tab)
Downplays knee concern and expects to be fine.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 26.5 PPR points, a WR6 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 33–27 vs TB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Chase struggles vs. Tampa Bay
3.2 fantasy points · WR86 · 15.0 below his 18.2 average
Chase caught 2 of 4 targets for 12 yards in the 33–27 win vs. Tampa Bay. That was 12% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Good to go, no designation (opens in new tab)
Cleared of any injury designation and set to play without restrictions.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Present at practice (opens in new tab)
Back on the practice field, signaling progress toward availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Doesn't practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Sat out Wednesday's practice; monitor his status as the week progresses.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. To be limited this week (opens in new tab)
Dealing with limited practice participation this week.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not practicing Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Sat out Wednesday's practice; monitor his status as the week progresses.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Says he could play through knee injury (opens in new tab)
Dealing with a knee injury but believes he can play through it.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Downplays knee injury (opens in new tab)
Not concerned about knee issue; appears on track to play.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Limps off field at Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Suffered an apparent injury at Tuesday's practice; bears monitoring.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on Chase's quarterback and target competition.
- Joe Burrow: Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tee Higgins: Team-high yardage in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tee Higgins, WR. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chase Brown: Solid production with 23 touches (opens in new tab)Chase Brown, RB. 13 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Good to go for Sunday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Practices fully Friday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Ja'Marr Chase News FAQ
What is the latest news on Ja'Marr Chase?
The latest Chase update, from September 27: Chase delivers WR1 week at Pittsburgh. Chase caught 9 of 12 targets for 98 yards and one touchdown in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. That was 32% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Ja'Marr Chase news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 24.8 fantasy points, a WR5 finish, 6.6 above his 18.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Ja'Marr Chase sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Chase: Present at practice (September 7). Back on the practice field, signaling progress toward availability.
Ja'Marr Chase Bio
Ja'Marr Chase is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 1. Born March 1, 2000, in Harvey, LA, he attended Archbishop Rummel and played college football at LSU.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Chase in round 1, pick 5, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
In 81 regular-season games since 2021, he has caught 538 passes for 7,022 yards and 57 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2021–present
Selected in round 1, pick 5, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 79 of 81 games.
College: LSU
Transactions
- SuspendedSuspended one game by the NFL.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $161 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- DraftedSelected by the Cincinnati Bengals in round 1, pick 5.
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About Ja'Marr Chase: Bio FAQ
How old is Ja'Marr Chase?
Ja'Marr Chase is 26 years old. He was born on March 1, 2000. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Ja'Marr Chase?
Ja'Marr Chase is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Ja'Marr Chase weigh?
Ja'Marr Chase weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Ja'Marr Chase wear?
Ja'Marr Chase wears number 1 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Ja'Marr Chase play?
Ja'Marr Chase plays wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Ja'Marr Chase play for?
Ja'Marr Chase plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a wide receiver. He has been with the Bengals since 2021.
Where did Ja'Marr Chase go to college?
Ja'Marr Chase played college football at LSU, after attending Archbishop Rummel (LA). The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him out of LSU in 2021.
When was Ja'Marr Chase drafted?
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Ja'Marr Chase in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 5th overall pick, out of LSU.
What round was Ja'Marr Chase drafted in?
Ja'Marr Chase was a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, taken 5th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.
What pick was Ja'Marr Chase in the NFL Draft?
Ja'Marr Chase was the 5th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round.
Where is Ja'Marr Chase from?
Ja'Marr Chase went to high school in Louisiana, at Archbishop Rummel, before playing college football at LSU.
When is Ja'Marr Chase's birthday?
Ja'Marr Chase's birthday is March 1. He was born on March 1, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Ja'Marr Chase been in the NFL?
2026 is Ja'Marr Chase's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021 as a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What teams has Ja'Marr Chase played for?
Ja'Marr Chase has played for the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What year did Ja'Marr Chase enter the NFL?
Ja'Marr Chase entered the NFL in 2021, when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 6th season.