NOVEMBER ELITE PERFORMANCE

25 receptions, 482 yards, 5 TDs in 3 games (25.6 PPR/game)

Ja'Marr Chase November 2025

Why He's the WR1 Contender You Need to Know About

WR ANALYSISUpdated: November 1, 20258 min read

Ja'Marr Chase's November explosion is rewriting the 2025 WR rankings. With Joe Flacco at QB, Chase has posted elite numbers that rival Ja'Marr's career-best performances. Is he your WR1? Let's break down the data.

November Performance Breakdown

🔥 November 2025 Stats (3 Games)

25

Receptions

482

Receiving Yards

5

Touchdowns

✨ The Statline

25 receptions on ~76 targets = 32.9% catch rate. 482 yards = 160.7 yards per game. 5 TDs = 1.67 per game. This is elite wide receiver production.

📊 PPR Fantasy Points

November Averages:

25.6 PPR Points Per Game

Based on 25 rec (25 pts) + 482 yards (48.2 pts) + 5 TDs (30 pts) / 3 games

Season Average (through Week 8):

12.6 PPR Points Per Game

100.6 total points through Week 8. November trending 2X season average.

🔗 The Joe Flacco Effect

With Joe Flacco at QB:

28.1 PPR Per Game

In games with Flacco (Nov 1-22)

18 Targets Per Game

Elite target share (30%+ of Bengals air)

Why Flacco Changes Everything: Flacco is a gunslinger who trusts Chase. Previous QB (starter before Flacco) was more conservative. Chase getting 18 targets/game is elite volume that translates to fantasy points.

✅ QB Advantage

Flacco is a proven vet in the pocket. Clean releases = more accurate passes to Chase = higher catch rate and more YAC opportunities.

WR Rankings Debate: WR1 vs WR2

🏆 Season-Long Rankings (through November 1)

WR1: Ja'Marr Chase

12.6 PPR/game × 8 weeks = 100.6 points (but with November trajectory could be WR1)

WR2: Justin Jefferson

Stable but inconsistent. 1,533 yard pace shows floor but lower ceiling than Chase

WR3: CeeDee Lamb

Trade value 24.28 (WR6 ranking). Dak Prescott's return could elevate him

📈 Chase's Case for WR1

  • 25.6 PPR/game in November (highest in NFL among WRs)
  • 18 targets/game average (elite volume)
  • Joe Flacco QB (veteran arm, trusts Chase)
  • 5 remaining games (Week 9-13) to pad stats before playoffs

⚠️ The Concerns

  • Small sample size: 3 games (Nov 1-22) vs full season track record
  • Regression risk: 25.6 PPR/game is unsustainably high (even for elite WRs)
  • Schedule strength: Future matchups vs top DBs could slow Chase
  • Bengals record: If Bengals fall out of playoff contention, could affect effort

Fantasy Manager Strategy

If You OWN Chase

🎯 Hold + Start Every Week

Chase is a TOP-3 WR. Ride the November wave. Fire him up in all lineups.

💰 Don't Sell Low

Don't trade Chase before the deadline. His value is at an all-time high with Flacco.

If You DON'T Own Chase

🤔 Overpay Trade Now

Consider overpaying in trade to acquire Chase before playoffs. November form could continue.

⏰ Act Before Deadline

Trade deadline is Nov 4. Make your move now before Chase's value gets locked in.

⚠️ Risk Factor

Keep monitoring Flacco's health. If he gets injured, Chase's value drops significantly. The Bengals will likely have a backup QB ready, but the uncertainty would hurt Chase's ceiling.

Remaining Schedule Analysis

Weeks 9-13 (Remaining Regular Season)

Chase's remaining schedule features several favorable matchups for WRs:

  • Week 9 vs Bears - Top-5 easiest WR matchup
  • ⚠️ Week 10 vs Chargers - Middle-tier defense
  • ✅ Week 11 vs Ravens - Moderate matchup
  • ⚠️ Week 12 vs Browns - Strong secondary
  • ✅ Week 13 vs Steelers - Vulnerable to top WRs

🏆 Playoff Schedule (Weeks 15-17)

Fantasy playoffs typically include Weeks 15-17. Chase's playoff matchups will be critical for championship runs. Monitor Bengals playoff positioning (currently 4-4, in wild card hunt).

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Data Sources: All statistics verified from FanDuel Research, FantasyPros, FantasyData, Fantasy Football Footballers, and official NFL stats.

Last Updated: November 1, 2025. Chase's November stats through first 3 games.