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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton 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.

The gap here is significant. Ja'Marr Chase outscored Courtland Sutton by 5.0 PPG in 2025 with 8 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Ja'Marr Chase is the clear pick. Courtland Sutton profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 12

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

Courtland Sutton

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

10.7 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% 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.

Courtland Sutton vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Courtland Sutton and Ja'Marr Chase is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 15.7 in 16. A 5.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.0 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 Courtland Sutton drew 124. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Courtland Sutton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton is off Week 12 and Ja'Marr Chase Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Courtland Sutton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Marr Chase's 16. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton 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.
•Ja'Marr Chase is 4 years younger than Courtland Sutton (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSuttonChase

PPG (Half-PPR)10.715.7

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)182251

Receptions74125

Rec/Game4.47.8

Receiving Yards1,0171,412

Rec Yds/Game59.888.3

Receiving TDs78

Targets124185

Target Share/Game7.311.6

Age3026

Experience7 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 10

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 10.7 for Courtland Sutton 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 Courtland Sutton or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 12, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Courtland Sutton or Ja'Marr Chase a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Courtland Sutton by 5.0 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.