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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ja'Marr Chase (15.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kyle Pitts (9.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TEAtlanta Falcons#6

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

15.7 PPG9.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) against Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Kyle Pitts posted 9.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Ja'Marr Chase has his bye in Week 6, Kyle Pitts in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyle Pitts is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Kyle Pitts by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Marr Chase's 16. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts 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 Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Marr Chase	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	9.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	251	167
Receptions	125	88
Rec/Game	7.8	5.2
Receiving Yards	1,412	928
Rec Yds/Game	88.3	54.6
Receiving TDs	8	5
Targets	185	118
Target Share/Game	11.6	6.9
Age	26	25
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ja'Marr Chase at 15.7 PPG, 5.9 points per game above Kyle Pitts's 9.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Ja'Marr Chase and Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Kyle Pitts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.