The Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) will host the Chicago Bears (4-3) in Week 9. 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 Chase Playing in Week 9?
Chase is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, he 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 Chase in Week 9?
Once we got word that Sauce Gardner would be inactive for the Jets, I immediately texted my football group chat a simple prop:
- Ja’Marr Chase targets vs. Justin Fields completions
That’s where we are these days. Joe Flacco funneled another 19 targets the way of his WR1 (for those wondering, the majority of the chat answered correctly, as Fields’ 21 completions proved to be the winning side), giving him 42 since the veteran took over.
That’s almost hard to understand. Chase has accounted for 53.8% of Flacco’s completions as a Bengal and has been targeted on 51.9% of his throws.
Less than a month ago, we were wondering where the line was. Who was the lowest receiver that you’d play over Chase in a broken Cincy offense?
Now, he’s back where it all started, sitting atop my ranks at the position against a defense that has twice allowed a high-volume receiver to clear 26 PPR points (Amon-Ra St. Brown and Chris Olave).
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 9
Chase is projected to score 22.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Chase to have seven receptions for 99 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Chase could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Bears at Bengals
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.