The Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) will visit the Denver Broncos (1-2) in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Ja’Marr Chase.
Is Ja’Marr Chase Playing in Week 4?
Chase is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Ja’Marr Chase in Week 4?
I think we can probably burn the game tape from last week’s 48-10 loss in Minnesota, but it is a data point and given that we don’t have many from Jake Browning, we have to take what we can get.
I worry that Ja’Marr Chase is at risk of being a fancy DJ Moore.
That’s probably a bit harsh, but his career average depth of target with Joe Burrow is more than two yards higher than what he’s put on tape with Jake Browning, and the few deep balls he does get are 18.2% less valuable with the backup pulling the trigger.
Now, I will say that I trust the volume. Chase has a 28.8% on-field target share with Browning this season, and a talent like this getting consistent volume is enough for him to be considered a lineup lock, a designation Tee Higgins no longer has.
Better days are obviously ahead for this offense and this team as a whole, but I don’t think the spike weeks for Chase are in the cards. Remember those three games last season with 170+ yards and multiple touchdowns?
They all included a 40+ yard reception, and those are going to be difficult to come by. Don’t do anything crazy, but Chase is no longer a Tier 1 receiver for me.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Chase’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Chase is projected to score 17.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Chase to have 6 receptions for 78 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Bengals at Broncos
The forecast for kickoff is 75 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
