Denzel BostonorJa'Marr Chase?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Ja'Marr Chase
This one is close: Ja'Marr Chase projects 0.6 half-PPR points ahead of Denzel Boston, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Ja'Marr Chase, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Carolina Panthers have allowed 14% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been about average against WRs.
| Stat | Denzel BostonWR, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Ja'Marr ChaseWR, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| PPR projection | 16.0 | 18.4 |
| Standard projection | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Rank this week | WR11 | WR8 |
| Matchup | vs CAR | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 15.4 | 12.6 |
| Last season per game | — | 15.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 93% | 88% |
| Trade value | 50 | 44 |