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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.7 PPG and 1,426 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Xavier Worthy (6.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ja'Marr Chase as the starter and Xavier Worthy as depth.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

15.7 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Ja'Marr Chase put up 15.7 fantasy points per game for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025, while Xavier Worthy managed 6.3 across 14 games with the Kansas City Chiefs. A 9.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 9.4-PPG gap gives Ja'Marr Chase the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Xavier Worthy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 160 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ja'Marr Chase vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Marr Chase	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	6.3
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	251	88
Receptions	125	42
Rec/Game	7.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,412	532
Rec Yds/Game	88.3	38.0
Receiving TDs	8	1
Targets	185	73
Target Share/Game	11.6	5.2
Age	26	23
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Xavier Worthy by 9.4 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 6.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 9.4 points per game.

Do Ja'Marr Chase and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ja'Marr Chase and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Xavier Worthy by 9.4 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.