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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. by 6.2 PPG in 2025 with 8 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Ja'Marr Chase is the clear pick. Deebo Samuel Sr. 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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WRWashington Commanders#36

Deebo Samuel Sr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

727

Rec TDs

Targets

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

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

9.5 PPG15.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Deebo Samuel Sr. is producing at 43% 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.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Deebo Samuel Sr. (Washington Commanders, 9.5 PPG) by 6.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.2 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. drew 99. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Deebo Samuel Sr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Deebo Samuel Sr. 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. Deebo Samuel Sr. is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Deebo Samuel Sr. (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 Deebo Samuel Sr. by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 Deebo Samuel Sr. (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSr.Chase

PPG (Half-PPR)9.515.7

Games Played1616

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)152251

Receptions72125

Rec/Game4.57.8

Receiving Yards7271,412

Rec Yds/Game45.488.3

Receiving TDs58

Targets99185

Target Share/Game6.211.6

Age3026

Experience6 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 10

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 9.5 for Deebo Samuel Sr. 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 9.5 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WAS) 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. or Ja'Marr Chase a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by 6.2 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.