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AJ Barner or Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

AJ Barner is a Seattle Seahawks tight end who averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase is a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver who averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TESeattle Seahawks#22 TE
AJ Barner
PPG
7.1
Games
17
Rec
52
Rec Yds
519
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 11
WRCincinnati Bengals#3 WR
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

AJ Barner vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAJ BarnerJa'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)7.115.7
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)121251
Receptions52125
Rec/Game3.17.8
Receiving Yards5191,412
Rec Yds/Game30.588.3
Receiving TDs68
Targets68185
Target Share/Game4.011.6
Age2426
Experience1 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

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Should I start AJ Barner or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for AJ Barner and Ja'Marr Chase is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7.

Should I draft AJ Barner or Ja'Marr Chase in 2026 fantasy football?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did AJ Barner and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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