Christian WatsonorJa'Marr Chase?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Christian Watson
This one is close: Christian Watson projects 0.5 half-PPR points ahead of Ja'Marr Chase, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Christian Watson, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Atlanta Falcons have allowed 8% more fantasy points to WRs than average. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been about average against WRs.
| Stat | Christian WatsonWR, GB, Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 p.m. ET | Ja'Marr ChaseWR, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| PPR projection | 17.6 | 18.4 |
| Standard projection | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Rank this week | WR7 | WR8 |
| Matchup | vs ATL | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 20.9 | 12.6 |
| Last season per game | 11.5 | 15.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 90% | 88% |
| Trade value | 44 | 44 |