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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Terry McLaurin

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 Terry McLaurin by 6.2 PPG in 2025 with 8 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Ja'Marr Chase is the clear pick. Terry McLaurin 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

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

15.7 PPG9.5 PPG

16 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Terry McLaurin: 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 Terry McLaurin (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 Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin Week 12. 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. Terry McLaurin 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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.
•Ja'Marr Chase is 4 years younger than Terry McLaurin (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatChaseMcLaurin

PPG (Half-PPR)15.79.5

Games Played1610

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)25195

Receptions12538

Rec/Game7.83.8

Receiving Yards1,412582

Rec Yds/Game88.358.2

Receiving TDs83

Targets18560

Target Share/Game11.66.0

Age2630

Experience4 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 12

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 9.5 for Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin'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 Ja'Marr Chase and Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 10, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Terry McLaurin 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.