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Underdog Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Ja'Marr Chase
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Underdog Fantasy Football Show about Ja'Marr Chase.
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All Underdog Fantasy Football Show insights about Ja'Marr Chase
PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Steelers defense is number two in defensive DVOA and EPA but faced weak passing games (Falcons, Patriots) in first two weeks; Steelers front seven is elite but Joey Porter limited in practice from holdout and may be rusty; Chase has averaged 97 yards per game against Steelers since 2022; against two-high looks (53% of Steelers coverage), Chase had 37% target share last season with 3.7 yards per route run, drastically better than T. Higgins in same coverage.PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Jamar Chase had a dominant performance with two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to create big plays even when the offensive line struggles.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase remains an S-tier play despite a tough matchup against the Texans. While he looked slightly slippery at the top of his routes in Week 1, his historical production and the Texans' defensive struggles against explosive plays support his high ranking.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Jamar Chase is a notorious slow starter, but there are zero concerns regarding his long-term outlook; the Bengals' offensive scheme should still provide him with explosive opportunities.NegativeBustSep 14, 2026
Matt Harmon describes Chase's Week 1 performance as a "bust" after he managed only four targets. The offense failed to push the ball downfield to him, opting for quick, underneath passes to Mike Gesicki instead. Harmon notes the Bengals' offense looked disjointed and failed to involve Chase in the perimeter passing game.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is the WR2 for Week 1 against the Buccaneers. Despite Joe Burrow's tendency to start slow, the matchup is favorable as the Buccaneers' defense is a pass funnel, ranking 6th in passing yards allowed versus 27th in rush yards allowed last year. Chase faces unproven cornerbacks in a game where the Bengals have the third-highest projected team total (27 points).PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Ja'Marr Chase is the source's WR1, noting he is a top-five points-per-game producer in four of his five seasons. When Joe Burrow is healthy, Chase averages 21.5 full PPR points per game. Despite a minor knee issue, he remains a high-floor, high-ceiling pick with significant spike-week potential.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
Ranked 3rd overall in full PPR; expert consensus has him 1st, but Saquon Barkley ranks Puka Nakua ahead due to Puka's superior PPR scoring (24 vs. lower) and potential red zone upside; Jamar had 'quiet season for him' last year but dominates when healthy with healthy QB.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Outside-to-inside and inside-to-outside player in the Bengals offense; game-breaker with elite versatility; benefits from improved Bengals offensive line and defense compared to earlier Joe Burrow-Jamar Chase years; Bengals viewed as Super Bowl contending team.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Ranked third overall and WR1 for the 2026 season; top-five in points per game in four of his last five seasons; heavily targeted in the end zone and on long-range routes; game-breaker with more 30-plus point scoring weeks than any other wide receiver over the last few seasons; last four games averaged 23 points, 20 points, 25 points, 24 points.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Ranked third overall for 2026 fantasy football; averaging 21.5 PPR points per game in games with Joe Burrow healthy over the past three seasons; ranked WR1 on expected points when both are healthy; Bengals offensive line has improved significantly since the Burrow-Chase era began, defense is stronger, and team is viewed as a Super Bowl contender with everything flowing through Chase.PositiveUsageNo date
On plays with Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins on the field over the past two years, Joe Burrow has completed 72% of his passes for 8 yards per pass attempt and a 7.3 touchdown rate. The Bengals are implementing more play-action looks in training camp, which could create scenarios where the safety must choose between covering Chase or Higgins, potentially increasing Chase's target opportunities.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jamar Chase is one of two wide receivers who would benefit from increased play-action opportunities in the Bengals offense. The source notes Chase would be excellent on play-action routes and could see more deep shots if the Bengals successfully implement their offensive coordinator's plan to increase under-center and play-action usage.