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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Ja'Marr Chase

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Ja'Marr Chase is the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 1,426 yards gives a reliable baseline. CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ja'Marr Chase higher, but do not fade CeeDee Lamb entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

12.6 PPG15.7 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Ja'Marr Chase at 71%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver put up 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 15.7 in 16. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.1 points favors Ja'Marr Chase, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while CeeDee Lamb drew 117. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where CeeDee Lamb posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. CeeDee Lamb is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored CeeDee Lamb by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Ja'Marr Chase contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLambChase

PPG (Half-PPR)12.615.7

Games Played1316

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)164251

Receptions75125

Rec/Game5.87.8

Receiving Yards1,0771,412

Rec Yds/Game82.888.3

Receiving TDs38

Targets117185

Target Share/Game9.011.6

Age2726

Experience5 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 12.6 for CeeDee Lamb in 2025. The baseline favors Ja'Marr Chase, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to CeeDee Lamb's 12.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

Do CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase share a bye week?▾

Yes, both CeeDee Lamb and Ja'Marr Chase share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Ja'Marr Chase a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored CeeDee Lamb by 3.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.