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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 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 the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 1,426 yards gives a reliable baseline. Brandon Aiyuk at 11.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ja'Marr Chase higher, but do not fade Brandon Aiyuk entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

11.8 PPG15.7 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Ja'Marr Chase at 71%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Ja'Marr Chase: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brandon Aiyuk and Ja'Marr Chase is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 15.7 in 16. A 3.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.9 points favors Ja'Marr Chase, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Brandon Aiyuk drew 82. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Brandon Aiyuk posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brandon Aiyuk sits Week 9 while Ja'Marr Chase is off Week 6. 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

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Brandon Aiyuk is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Brandon Aiyuk by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk'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

Brandon Aiyuk vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	15.7
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	251
Receptions	58	125
Rec/Game	4.5	7.8
Receiving Yards	762	1,412
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	88.3
Receiving TDs	5	8
Targets	82	185
Target Share/Game	6.3	11.6
Age	-	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 11.8 for Brandon Aiyuk in 2025. The baseline favors Ja'Marr Chase, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Ja'Marr Chase a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Brandon Aiyuk by 3.9 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.