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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane vs Ja'Marr Chase

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Ja'Marr Chase (15.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER
De'Von Achane
PPG
18.1
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,350
Rush TDs
8
Rec
67
Rec Yds
488
Bye
Week 12
WRCincinnati Bengals#3
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
De'Von Achane
Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

18.1 PPG15.7 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

De'Von Achane has his bye in Week 12, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • De'Von Achane outscored Ja'Marr Chase by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Ja'Marr Chase caught 125 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatAchaneChase
PPG (Half-PPR)18.115.7
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)290251
Rushing Yards1,35014
Rush Yds/Game84.40.9
Rushing TDs80
Receptions67125
Receiving Yards4881,412
Targets85185
Total TDs128
Age2426
Experience2 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 12Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor De'Von Achane at 18.1 PPG, 2.4 points per game above Ja'Marr Chase's 15.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start De'Von Achane or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Ja'Marr Chase's 15.7 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 De'Von Achane and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 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 2.4 points per game.

When are De'Von Achane and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?

De'Von Achane (MIA) 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.