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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Brian Thomas Jr. or Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47 WR

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRCincinnati Bengals#3 WR

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	15.7
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	251
Receptions	48	125
Rec/Game	3.4	7.8
Receiving Yards	707	1,412
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	88.3
Receiving TDs	2	8
Targets	91	185
Target Share/Game	6.5	11.6
Age	24	26
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. 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, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Ja'Marr Chase in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Brian Thomas Jr. and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.