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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Marquise Brown

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 Marquise Brown by 8.6 PPG in 2025 with 8 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Ja'Marr Chase is the clear pick. Marquise Brown 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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WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 10

WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

15.7 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Marquise Brown: Who Should You Start?

Ja'Marr Chase and Marquise Brown are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver averaged 15.7 PPG in 2025, a full 8.6 points per game ahead of Marquise Brown's 7.1 with the Kansas City Chiefs. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 8.6 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 Marquise Brown drew 74. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Marquise Brown posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Marquise Brown is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 146 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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatChaseBrown

PPG (Half-PPR)15.77.1

Games Played1616

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)251114

Receptions12549

Rec/Game7.83.1

Receiving Yards1,412587

Rec Yds/Game88.336.7

Receiving TDs85

Targets18574

Target Share/Game11.64.6

Age2628

Experience4 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 7.1 for Marquise Brown 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 Ja'Marr Chase or Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

Do Ja'Marr Chase and Marquise Brown share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ja'Marr Chase and Marquise Brown share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Marquise Brown by 8.6 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.