Ja'Marr Chase vs Terry McLaurin: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders, 9.5 PPG) by 6.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 6.2 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 Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Ja'Marr Chase is off Week 12 and Terry McLaurin Week 14. 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.
