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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Ja'Marr Chase is the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 1,426 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyreek Hill at 10.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ja'Marr Chase higher, but do not fade Tyreek Hill entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

15.7 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ja'Marr Chase and Tyreek Hill is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver put up 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins averaged 10.8 in 4. A 4.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.9 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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyreek Hill 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Ja'Marr Chase 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.
•Ja'Marr Chase is 6 years younger than Tyreek Hill (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ja'Marr Chase vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Marr Chase	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	10.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	251	43
Receptions	125	21
Rec/Game	7.8	5.3
Receiving Yards	1,412	265
Rec Yds/Game	88.3	66.3
Receiving TDs	8	1
Targets	185	29
Target Share/Game	11.6	7.3
Age	26	32
Experience	4 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

15.7 PPG for Ja'Marr Chase versus 10.8 for Tyreek Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Ja'Marr Chase, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

Do Ja'Marr Chase and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ja'Marr Chase and Tyreek Hill share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Tyreek Hill by 4.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.