Drake London vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Drake London and Ja'Marr Chase is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver put up 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 15.7 in 16. A 1.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.7 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 Drake London drew 112. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Drake London posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.
