2024 Fantasy football: Ja’Marr Chase puts on historic showing. While the Ravens celebrated a significant division victory, fueled by Lamar Jackson’s stellar performance, it was Chase who truly stole the spotlight on Thursday night.
The fourth-year wide receiver delivered an unforgettable performance, recording an astounding 11 receptions for 264 yards and three touchdowns. As the NFL heads into Sunday, Chase stands atop the league with 981 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches, becoming the first player this season to surpass 900 yards and reach double digits in touchdowns.
This extraordinary display prompts an intriguing question: how does this performance measure up in the realm of fantasy football? After analyzing the statistics, it becomes evident that Chase’s effort ranks among the top four single-game performances by wide receivers over the last 25 seasons.
Regardless of whether one evaluates it through a half-point PPR lens, a full-point PPR perspective, or standard fantasy scoring, Chase’s statistics consistently place him fourth across all metrics since the year 2000.
FOX Sports Research has compiled the top 10 fantasy performances by receivers since 2000, taking into account all three scoring formats. Here’s a closer look:
TOP WR FANTASY OUTPUTS SINCE 2000 (HALF-POINT PPR)
1. Jimmy Smith (2000 vs Ravens): 54.6
- 15 receptions, 291 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
2. Tyreek Hill (2020 vs Buccaneers): 51.4
- 13 receptions, 269 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
3. Ja’Marr Chase (2022 vs Chiefs): 50.1
- 11 receptions, 266 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
4. Ja’Marr Chase (2024 vs Ravens): 49.9
- 11 receptions, 264 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
5. Drew Bennett (2004 vs Chiefs): 47.3
- 12 receptions, 233 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
6. Will Fuller (2019 vs Falcons): 46.7
- 14 receptions, 217 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
7. Amari Cooper (2023 vs Texans): 46.0
- 11 receptions, 265 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs
8. Kevin Curtis (2007 vs Lions): 45.6
- 11 receptions, 221 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
9. Tyler Lockett (2020 vs Cardinals): 45.5
- 15 receptions, 200 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
T-10. Andre Johnson (2013 vs Colts): 45.4
- 9 receptions, 229 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
T-10. Eric Decker (2013 vs Chiefs): 45.4
- 8 receptions, 174 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs
TOP WR FANTASY OUTPUTS SINCE 2000 (FULL-POINT PPR)
1. Jimmy Smith (2000 vs Ravens): 62.1
- 15 receptions, 291 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
2. Tyreek Hill (2020 vs Buccaneers): 57.9
- 13 receptions, 269 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
3. Ja’Marr Chase (2022 vs Chiefs): 55.6
- 11 receptions, 266 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
4. Ja’Marr Chase (2024 vs Ravens): 55.4
- 11 receptions, 264 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
5. Terrell Owens (2000 vs Bears): 54.8
- 20 receptions, 283 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD
6. Will Fuller (2019 vs Falcons): 53.7
- 14 receptions, 217 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
7. Drew Bennett (2004 vs Chiefs): 53.3
- 12 receptions, 233 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
T-8. Brandon Marshall (2009 vs Colts): 53.0
- 21 receptions, 200 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs
T-8. Tyler Lockett (2020 vs Cardinals): 53.0
- 15 receptions, 200 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
10. Ja’Marr Chase (2023 vs Cardinals): 52.2
- 15 receptions, 192 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
TOP WR FANTASY OUTPUT SINCE 2000 (STANDARD)
1. Jimmy Smith (2000 vs Ravens): 47.1
- 15 receptions, 291 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
2. Tyreek Hill (2020 vs Buccaneers): 44.9
- 13 receptions, 269 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
3. Ja’Marr Chase (2022 vs Chiefs): 44.6
- 11 receptions, 266 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
4. Ja’Marr Chase (2024 vs Ravens): 44.4
- 11 receptions, 264 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
5. Eric Decker (2013 vs Chiefs): 41.4
- 8 receptions, 174 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs
T-6. Terrell Owens (2007 vs Commanders): 41.3
- 8 receptions, 173 receiving yards, 4 receiving TDs
T-6. Drew Bennett (2004 vs Chiefs): 41.3
- 12 receptions, 233 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
8. D.J. Moore (2023 vs Commanders): 41.0
- 8 receptions, 230 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
9. Andre Johnson (2013 vs Colts): 40.9
- 9 receptions, 229 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
T-10. Kenny Britt (2010 vs Eagles): 40.5
- 7 receptions, 225 receiving yards, 3 receiving TDs
T-10. Amari Cooper (2023 vs Texans): 40.5
- 11 receptions, 265 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs (also had 2-point conversion catch)
