Ja'Marr Chase

Ja'Marr Chase broke Justin Jefferson's record for most receiving yards by a rookie, finishing 2021 as the WR5 in fantasy points per game and the WR22 in expected fantasy points per game. Only Deebo Samuel scored more fantasy points above expectation (+74.3) than Chase - a testament to his home-run hitting ability. Chase's 18.0 yards per reception ranked second-best in the NFL behind only Samuel.

The Bengals wide receivers' dominance continued in the postseason with back-to-back 100-yard games in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Chase commanded a 27% target share when it mattered most during postseason play, a 5% increase from his regular season target share.

Ja'Marr Chase catches five balls in Super Bowl loss

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught 5-of-8 targets for 89 yards in a 23-20 loss to the Rams in Super Bowl LVI.

Fantasy Impact

Chase made several impressive plays, including a diving, one-handed grab that went for 46 yards in the first half. The rookie wideout was even better than most expected after the Bengals used the No. 5 overall pick on him in the 2021 NFL draft. With a year of experience under his belt and plenty of room to grow, Chase will be a sure-fire WR1 in fantasy drafts this summer.