Ja'Marr Chase vs CeeDee Lamb
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Ja'Marr Chase this week, and it isn't close: 4.8 projected points separate them (21.2 vs 16.5).
Ja'Marr Chase faces PIT, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. CeeDee Lamb faces SF, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Ja'Marr Chase, and it isn't close: 76.6 points of value over replacement separate them (148.4 vs 71.8).
The draft market agrees: Ja'Marr Chase goes first at ADP 3.7 vs 10.4 for CeeDee Lamb.
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN | CeeDee LambDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | PIT | SF | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 21.2 | 16.5 | Chase +4.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #3 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 325.5 | 248.9 | Chase +76.6 pts |
| Points per game | 19.1 | 14.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 148.4 | 71.8 | Chase +76.6 |
| Overall rank | #7 | #22 | Chase by 15 |
| Position rank | WR1 | WR4 | |
| Market ADP | 3.7 | 10.4 | Lamb +6.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 14 |
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or CeeDee Lamb in Week 10?
Start Ja'Marr Chase this week, and it isn't close: 4.8 projected points separate them (21.2 vs 16.5).
Should I draft Ja'Marr Chase or CeeDee Lamb in 2026 fantasy football?
Ja'Marr Chase. He projects 325.5 fantasy points with 148.4 value over replacement, vs 248.9 points and 71.8 for CeeDee Lamb (WR, PPR).