| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Ja'Marr Chase | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | SEA | CIN |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| WR rank by value | WR1 | WR3 |
| 1QB value | 10,068 | 9,319 |
| Superflex value | 8,970 | 8,047 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #1 / #2 | #4 / #7 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 27.5 | 18.3 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources agree (spread 1%) | Sources agree (spread 21%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 10,018 | 10,113 |
| Sleeper value | 10,113 | 8,949 |
| nflverse value | 10,113 | 7,939 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Ja'Marr Chase | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 10,068 | 9,319 | 7.4% | Favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
| Superflex | 8,970 | 8,047 | 10.3% | Favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
Same rule as the trade calculator: gap = (larger − smaller) ÷ larger; within 5% is fair. Favors means the side receiving that player gets the better value.
To even it up, the side getting Ja'Marr Chase could add a piece such as Justin Herbert (973), Bryce Young (1,026), Caleb Douglas (969) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 2 years younger (24 vs 26). Jaxon Smith-Njigba is scoring more in 2026: 27.5 vs 18.3 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Ja'Marr Chase?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 749 points (10,068 vs 9,319) as of November 4, 2026. In superflex it is 8,970 vs 8,047.
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Ja'Marr Chase a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is valued 7.4% above Ja'Marr Chase, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jaxon Smith-Njigba. In superflex it is not even: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is valued 10.3% above Ja'Marr Chase, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Who is younger, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Ja'Marr Chase, and who scores more?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 2 years younger (24 vs 26). Jaxon Smith-Njigba is scoring more in 2026: 27.5 vs 18.3 PPR points per game.
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Composite values from DynastyProcess (40%), Sleeper (30%), nflverse (15%) (weights re-normalised over the sources available today); expert values from DynastyProcess open data (GPL-3.0); nflverse data CC BY 4.0, changed by us into per-game production ranks. Projections: Sleeper public API. Updated November 4, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.