Who should I start in Week 4, Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Christian McCaffrey is RB4 (range #2–#5) and Ja'Marr Chase is WR3 (range #2–#9) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase?

Ja'Marr Chase. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #5–#6) vs Ja'Marr Chase WR2 (range #1–#2). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ja'Marr Chase ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Christian McCaffrey for Ja'Marr Chase?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian McCaffrey is ranked #10 overall and Ja'Marr Chase #3, so Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase?

Who to start in Week 4, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Ja'Marr Chase — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Ja'Marr Chase

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Christian McCaffrey	Ja'Marr Chase
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 8 experts rank Christian McCaffrey ahead · 8 rank Ja'Marr Chase ahead	#10#10–#11	#4#2–#6edge
Week 4 (flex)	FLX6#3–#10	FLX6#5–#20
Week 4 projection (PPR)	19.3edge	18.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	52 #10 overall	83 #3 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -296 val	-2 ranks · -1673 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	8	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 4, Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Christian McCaffrey is RB4 (range #2–#5) and Ja'Marr Chase is WR3 (range #2–#9) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian McCaffrey or Ja'Marr Chase?: Ja'Marr Chase. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian McCaffrey RB5 (range #5–#6) vs Ja'Marr Chase WR2 (range #1–#2). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ja'Marr Chase ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Christian McCaffrey for Ja'Marr Chase?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian McCaffrey is ranked #10 overall and Ja'Marr Chase #3, so Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.