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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 21.5 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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RBSan Francisco 49ers#1 RB

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

21.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,202

Rush TDs

Rec

102

Rec Yds

924

Bye

Week 8

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

Christian McCaffrey vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	21.5	15.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	366	251
Rushing Yards	1,202	14
Rush Yds/Game	70.7	0.9
Rushing TDs	10	0
Receptions	102	125
Receiving Yards	924	1,412
Targets	129	185
Total TDs	17	8
Age	30	26
Experience	8 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey 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, Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 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 Christian McCaffrey and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 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 5.8 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.