Wide Receiver · Cincinnati Bengals · Age 26 · LSU · WR1 Half-PPR (Season 2026)
Ja'Marr Chase is ranked WR1 (overall #3) for the Season of the 2026 NFL season in Half-PPR fantasy football by Hayden of The Underdog Football Show. ADP 3.1 — close to consensus.
The 1.01 in full PPR with Burrow healthy this offseason
Chase is the WR1 on WR1 expected points in games with Joe Burrow healthy over the past 3 seasons, averaging 21.5 PPR points per game. The only receivers close to matching him over that span are Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, and Malik Nabers. Two of them are downgraded by new competition (Lamb with George Pickens) or injury (Nabers). Burrow, Chase, Tee Higgins, and Chase Brown are healthy right now, and the defense has at least added some pieces this offseason. It's not a surprise to see the Bengals 4th in projected points in the betting markets. Chase has a case as the 1.01 in half PPR, too. The depth of WR has decreased because more teams are using TEs and running more, increasing the value of the truly elite WR1s. Pairing Chase with 3 RBs by the Round 6/7 turn is a great way to start drafts in 2026.
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Hayden is a fantasy football analyst for The Underdog Football Show, covering 2026 fantasy football with PPR and Half-PPR rankings, ADP comparisons, and weekly start/sit analysis. Rankings are updated regularly throughout the season. Hayden's "Best Bet" designations highlight players ranked higher than their ADP consensus, while "Fade" designations flag players the ranker believes are overvalued by the market.
By Hayden · The Underdog Football Show · Updated 2026-07-06