Chase is used to illustrate nomination dynamics and market buzz; his presence signals how early value can inflate a tier and tests managers' willingness to chase top targets in a fast-moving auction.

Chase is framed as a cornerstone elite with sustained high target volume and explosive-play potential. The discussion centers on Chase’s role in a high-octane offense and his ability to remain among the top fantasy receivers even as the surrounding offense evolves.

Chase remains a high-upside anchor for Cincinnati, with the hosts weighing the Bengals’ line play and Burrow’s health as critical drivers of his weekly ceiling. The discussion considers how the surrounding offense and defense can keep Chase as a frequent big-play option, despite defensive pressures.

Chase starts the mock as the anchor of the WR corps, establishing a high-ceiling foundation for the lineup and shaping the overall draft tempo around elite receivers early.

Chase anchors an elite WR core in top-three drafts, shaping the early roster strategy and enabling the rest of the build to lean into RB depth and WR depth. His presence is a reference point for value at WR1 in full-PPR formats, driving decisions on when to take quarterbacks and tight ends elsewhere in the draft.