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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Ja'Marr Chase is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.7 PPG and 1,426 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Ryan Flournoy (7.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ja'Marr Chase as the starter and Ryan Flournoy as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

15.7 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Ja'Marr Chase put up 15.7 fantasy points per game for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy managed 7.2 across 13 games with the Dallas Cowboys. A 8.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 8.5-PPG gap gives Ja'Marr Chase the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ja'Marr Chase sits Week 6 while Ryan Flournoy is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Ryan Flournoy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 145 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. That durability gap means Ja'Marr Chase contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ja'Marr Chase vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Marr Chase	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	7.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	251	94
Receptions	125	40
Rec/Game	7.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,412	475
Rec Yds/Game	88.3	36.5
Receiving TDs	8	4
Targets	185	56
Target Share/Game	11.6	4.3
Age	26	26
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Ryan Flournoy by 8.5 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 7.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase and Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 8.5 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Ryan Flournoy by 8.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.