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Ja'Marr Chase Jumps Justin Jefferson to Claim WR2 Spot on PFN’s 2024 Top 100

2026-07-13 · Ja'Marr Chase · Player Focus

**Ja’Marr Chase has overtaken Justin Jefferson to claim the WR2 spot on Pro Football Focus’ 2024 NFL Top 100, landing at No. 9 overall.** The five-time Pro Bowler cemented his Hall of Fame trajectory with a dominant 2024 campaign, where he won the receiving triple crown-1,708 yards, 127 catches, and 17 touchdowns-while leading the Cincinnati Bengals to their first Super Bowl berth since 1988.

Chase’s rise to WR2-just behind Puka Nacua (No. 5 overall)-marks a turning point in the wide receiver debate. Analyst Jason Katz, who authored the ranking, called Chase ‘the best wide receiver in football,’ noting his **target volume has climbed every season** since his 2021 No. 5 draft pick. His 2024 numbers weren’t just elite; they were **untouchable** for a single-season WR record book.

Chase’s **PFN Wide Receiver Impact score of 86.5** (No. 5 in the league) and his **2024 receiving triple crown**-a feat only three WRs have ever achieved-pushed him ahead of Jefferson, who finished WR3. The difference? Chase’s **consistency**: he’s never posted a season under 1,000 yards or seven touchdowns. His 1,455-yard rookie campaign (2021) set a Bengals franchise record, and last year’s 1,412 yards on 125 catches proved he’s not a fluke.

Bengals insider Jay Morrison, however, warned Chase’s production might dip next season. ‘It’s hard to keep that up,’ Morrison said on *The Growler* podcast, citing **defensive focus shifts, offense changes, and injury risks**-like Tee Higgins’ absence-**that could lower his grade**. Yet Morrison still ranked Chase as a **top-three WR**, arguing defenses will target him harder after 2024’s dominance.

With Chase now **No. 9 in the NFL**, the question isn’t just whether he’ll repeat-it’s whether anyone can match his 2024 peak. His **2021 rookie award, 2024 triple crown, and two first-team All-Pro nods** already place him among the game’s all-time greats. But 2025 will test if he’s a **one-year wonder** or the **GOAT WR of his era**.

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