Ja'Marr Chase vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver put up 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 12.1 in 15. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.6 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 Tee Higgins drew 98. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Tee Higgins 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.
