Ja'Marr Chase vs Tetairoa McMillan
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 223 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 1 vs 38
- More points per game: 19.6 vs 12.4
Ja'Marr Chase and Tetairoa McMillan are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase holds the edge in expert consensus (WR1 to WR20). Ja'Marr Chase typically comes off the board first, around pick 4 (round 1) to Tetairoa McMillan's pick 38. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Ja'Marr Chase at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game) versus Tetairoa McMillan at 223.
Last season Ja'Marr Chase carried the heavier workload (94% snap share, 188 touches to Tetairoa McMillan's 122), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Tetairoa McMillan is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. 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 | Chase | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 311 | 223 |
| Points / game | 19.6 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #1 | #38 |
| ADP | 4 | 38 |
| Positional rank | WR4 | WR16 |
| Snap share | 94% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 15 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| Bye week | 6 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan in 2026?
Ja'Marr Chase is a clear call over Tetairoa McMillan for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan?
Ja'Marr Chase carries the higher 2026 projection at 311 PPR points (18.3 per game), compared with 223 for Tetairoa McMillan.
Where are Ja'Marr Chase and Tetairoa McMillan being drafted?
Ja'Marr Chase has an ADP around pick 4 (round 1), while Tetairoa McMillan goes closer to pick 38 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Ja'Marr Chase or Tetairoa McMillan?
Expert consensus ranks Ja'Marr Chase (WR1) ahead of Tetairoa McMillan (WR20) for 2026.
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