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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Jordan Addison

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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.7 PPG and 1,426 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jordan Addison (8.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ja'Marr Chase as the starter and Jordan Addison as depth.

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

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WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 10

WRMinnesota Vikings#49

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Jordan Addison

Head to Head

15.7 PPG8.1 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Jordan Addison: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Ja'Marr Chase put up 15.7 fantasy points per game for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025, while Jordan Addison managed 8.1 across 14 games with the Minnesota Vikings. A 7.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 7.6-PPG gap gives Ja'Marr Chase the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Jordan Addison drew 79. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Jordan Addison posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ja'Marr Chase sits Week 10 while Jordan Addison is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jordan Addison is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatChaseAddison

PPG (Half-PPR)15.78.1

Games Played1614

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)251113

Receptions12542

Rec/Game7.83.0

Receiving Yards1,412610

Rec Yds/Game88.343.6

Receiving TDs83

Targets18579

Target Share/Game11.65.6

Age2624

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Jordan Addison by 7.6 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 8.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Ja'Marr Chase and Jordan Addison average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Jordan Addison's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 10, and Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Jordan Addison by 7.6 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.