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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Kayshon Boutte

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. Kayshon Boutte (7.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ja'Marr Chase as the starter and Kayshon Boutte 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

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

15.7 PPG7.7 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Kayshon Boutte: 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 Kayshon Boutte (New England Patriots, 7.7 PPG) by 8.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 8.0-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 Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Ja'Marr Chase is off Week 10 and Kayshon Boutte Week 14. 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

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Kayshon Boutte 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. Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 136 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte'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▾

StatChaseBoutte

PPG (Half-PPR)15.77.7

Games Played1614

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)251108

Receptions12533

Rec/Game7.82.4

Receiving Yards1,412551

Rec Yds/Game88.339.4

Receiving TDs86

Targets18546

Target Share/Game11.63.3

Age2624

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 14

Summary

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Kayshon Boutte by 8.0 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 7.7). 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 Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.0 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 10, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Kayshon Boutte by 8.0 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.