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ArticleDraft Strategy From The 1.03 In 2026 Fantasy Football: Build Around Ja'Marr Cha...
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Chase's track record, from both an opportunity and results standpoint, has cemented him as a first-round WR... When the Bengals are in scoring position, Chase's target share has been at 27.6% since '23. Nacua sits at 20.3%... Chase has more games with a PPR point total above 25.0 (13 to 9).

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Chase edges Nacua as WR1 due to target share, red-zone role, and Bengals' pass-heavy scheme.

Chase is ranked as the WR1 for 2026 despite Puka Nacua projecting for more total points; the source credits Chase's 25.9% target share (4th among WRs with 75%+ route rate, 2021-2025), 5.8 YAC per reception (1st), and 2.26 YPRR (6th). In red-zone situations since 2023, Chase commands 27.6% target share versus Nacua's 20.3%, and benefits from Cincinnati's 64.1% pass rate and 60.5% red-zone pass rate (vs. LA's 56.8% and 52.1%). Chase has 13 games with 25+ PPR points versus Nacua's 9, cementing his edge as the first-round WR despite similar total projections.

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