Courtland Sutton vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Courtland Sutton and Ja'Marr Chase is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 15.7 in 16. A 5.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.0 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 Courtland Sutton drew 124. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Courtland Sutton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton is off Week 14 and Ja'Marr Chase Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
