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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Ja'Marr Chase
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Ja'Marr Chase.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Ja'Marr Chase
NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Ranked third among receivers in the source's top 12 rankings for the rest of the season; appears in consensus top-six discussion alongside JSN and Puka Shell as the three top receivers.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Source indicates Jamar Chase is fine to play after coming out of concussion protocol; recommends not sitting Chase if he's able to play, suggesting he should be started.NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026
Jamar Chase's status is unknown heading into Week 5; the Bengals did not elevate any wide receivers from the practice squad, which is a decent sign but not a guarantee; Chase was listed as a full participant on Friday and the source expected him to clear concussion protocol but recommends having a backup plan.NegativeUsageOct 10, 2026
Noted as going through red zone work alongside Tee Higgins, with Square. Get noting 'We'll see what happens there' in the context of live updates from the field.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Jamar Chase practiced today but remains in the concussion protocol; his status for Week 5 is uncertain.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase's availability is a key factor in Mike Gusecki's Week 5 upside. If Chase is out, Gusecki's value increases significantly as a top-12 tight end option; if Chase plays, Gusecki becomes a middling tight end with lower target ceiling.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Chase is in the concussion protocol and not expected to play this week. If he clears the protocol and plays alongside Tee Higgins, Dante Myers drops back to the waiver wire.NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase remains a start even if Joe Burrow is out, as Joe Flacco is considered a capable backup who has supported Chase's production in the past.NegativeMatchupSep 17, 2026
Chase is likely to draw Stingley in coverage, though shadowing is inconsistent; Stingley did not shadow Chase last week despite being a top receiver, making the matchup uncertain.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
The source expects everyone to start Jamar Chase this week; the source is not sitting him despite Chase coming off a knee injury suffered in camp. The source notes that if Stingley shadows Chase, Tee Higgins might have an easier path, but Chase remains a must-start.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is a starter in Week 2 against Houston; the source is starting him.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Jamar Chase did not look like himself in week one and had a terrible week; the source expresses concern heading into week two against the Houston Texans defense.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase may be playing through a lingering knee injury, which could explain his underwhelming Week 1 performance despite being open on certain plays.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Had his worst game in his last 63 games with two catches for 12 yards on four targets in Week 1; speaker notes he is coming off a hyper-extended injury and advises not to panic, as long as Burrow and Chase are on the field there will be opportunities for huge games given their draft capital and upside.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Chase was notably not one of the top five wide receivers in Week 1, which the source found surprising given his elite status.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Jamar Chase had a terrible game in Week 1.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Jamar Chase had a terrible game in Week 1, setting up a discussion about his performance and outlook.PositiveInjurySep 8, 2026
Jamar Chase looks like he will be fine heading into week one; no injury concerns are flagged.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Wide receiver expected to be taken at pick three in most leagues; the source notes that in a scenario where Chase is taken at three instead of Bijon Robinson, the drafter would still take AJ Brown in late round two, indicating Chase's value and the flexibility of the build around him.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
Source selected Chase as a wide receiver in an early round (round two based on context), supporting a wide receiver-heavy build strategy. Source discusses Chase as part of a potential elite stud core alongside Rice and McBride.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Source took Chase instead of B.J. Robinson in round one; source notes that taking a running back like Robinson in round one is likely to feel more comfortable because running backs dry up quickly in the draft.NegativeInjurySep 2, 2026
Chase is dealing with a hyperextended knee but is expected to be ready for week one.PositiveProjectionAug 22, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is considered a locked-in top-three pick alongside Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, with the source noting he has the potential to score 23 touchdowns.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is a high-value dynasty asset, though trading away multiple future first-round picks and Garrett Wilson to acquire him is considered an overpay.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Heath Cummings acknowledges he is likely the only one taking Ja'Marr Chase over Bijan Robinson at the top of drafts, though he maintains Chase is a top-tier selection.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg includes Ja'Marr Chase in his elite tier of players to draft ahead of top quarterbacks in superflex formats.PositiveProjectionAug 15, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is considered a top-one receiver option, with the potential to lead the league in touchdowns despite the Bengals' improved defense.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
JJ Zachariason highlights Ja'Marr Chase as a star wide receiver to target in the early rounds of 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveUsageJul 21, 2026
Jamar Chase consistently gets a lot of screen pass targets, which Turner notes helps his fantasy value; Chase ranked among the league leaders in screen catches last year despite his elite downfield ability.PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026
Jamar Chase went second overall in the mock draft and is part of the consensus top-six tier of picks.NegativeInjuryJun 23, 2026
Chase is tied to Joe Burrow, who has had durability concerns, and Chase himself has had a hard time staying healthy.NegativeProjectionJun 23, 2026
Chase's 2024 season at 23+ PPR points per game was an outlier; it's the only year of his career where he's been that good, even when Burrow and Higgins are healthy.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Chase averaged more than 23 fantasy points per game in 2024 when Joe Burrow was healthy, and that was the only year of his career where he's been that good.PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026
Chase led the NFL with 11.6 targets per game last year and is expected to get right around double-digit targets per game; he has the potential to be the best receiver in fantasy and football.PositiveProjectionNo date
The source reports that Joe Burrow stated this week that he loves both Jamar Chase and Chase Brown as pivotal parts of the Bengals offense. The source notes there were four or five games last year where all three (Burrow, Chase, and Chase Brown) had good fantasy games, and many games where Brown and one of the receivers (usually Chase) had strong performances.