Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ja'Marr Chase
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Ja'Marr Chase- Higher projection: 311 vs 281 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 1 vs 5
- More points per game: 19.6 vs 19.1
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ja'Marr Chase are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase holds the edge in expert consensus (WR1 to WR3). Ja'Marr Chase typically comes off the board first, around pick 4 (round 1) to Amon-Ra St. Brown's pick 9. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Ja'Marr Chase at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game) versus Amon-Ra St. Brown at 281.
Last season Ja'Marr Chase carried the heavier workload (94% snap share, 188 touches to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 175), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Ja'Marr Chase is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 281 | 311 |
| Points / game | 19.1 | 19.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #5 | #1 |
| ADP | 9 | 4 |
| Positional rank | WR3 | WR4 |
| Snap share | 85% | 94% |
| Red-zone touches | 35 | 21 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 6 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase is a clear call over Amon-Ra St. Brown for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
Ja'Marr Chase carries the higher 2026 projection at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game), compared with 281 for Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Where are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ja'Marr Chase being drafted?
Ja'Marr Chase has an ADP around pick 4 (round 1), while Amon-Ra St. Brown goes closer to pick 9 (round 1).
Who is ranked higher, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Ja'Marr Chase?
Expert consensus ranks Ja'Marr Chase (WR1) ahead of Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR3) for 2026.
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