Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: First 100-yard game of season
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Chase secured 11 of 16 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 43-36 overtime win over the Titans on Sunday.
Chase finally struck for his first 100-yard effort of the campaign in Sunday's wild win, finishing with team-high reception and target totals, as well as runner-up status in receiving yards. Chase was also on the receiving end of one of Joe Burrow's five touchdown passes, corralling the first one of the day from 30 yards out early in the second quarter. Chase has now scored in three straight games, and after season-best totals across all three components of his receiving line Sunday, the All-Pro receiver will head into a Week 9 matchup against the Falcons in Madrid with no shortage of momentum.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: No limitations Thursday
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Chase (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com reports.
After sitting out Wednesday's session, Chase assuaged any concerns regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Titans by practicing without limitations Thursday. The star wide receiver will look to pick up the pace following what has been a slow start by his lofty standards. Chase is averaging a career-low 58.5 receiving yards per game after notching at least 76 yards per game in each of the previous five regular seasons.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: In uniform Thursday
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Chase (ankle) is in uniform for Thursday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Chase has resumed practicing after sitting out Wednesday. Thursday's return to action supports an earlier report that from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Chase isn't dealing with a significant ankle injury, though it remains to be seen whether Chase is able to practice without limitations. The 4-2 Bengals will face the 1-6 Titans on Sunday.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Expected to play against Titans
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Chase (ankle) isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, and he's expected to suit up Sunday against the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Chase was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, but the injury isn't expected to keep him from taking the field Sunday. His participation in practice will still bear monitoring as the week unfolds. Chase has two chances left to resume practicing without limitations, which would put him in position to avoid a Week 8 injury designation.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Receives maintenance for ankle Wednesday
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Chase was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and rest, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Though Chase was absent to kick off Week 8 prep, Jay Morrison of SI.com notes that the star wideout was presumably held out for maintenance-related reasons rather than out of concern about his ankle. As long as Chase is able to get back on the field in some capacity Thursday or Friday, he should be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Absent from Wednesday stretch
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Chase wasn't spotted during the stretch portion of Wednesday's practice, Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com reports.
Chase previously dealt with a concussion this season, but he was able to play a full allotment of snaps in either side of the Bengals' Week 6 bye, totaling an 11-139-2 line on 17 targets in those contests. It's unclear if he's tending to a health concern to begin Week 8 prep, or if he's merely getting a veteran rest day.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Back in end zone Sunday
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Chase brought in five of seven targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 35-13 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Chase played a clear second fiddle to Tee Higgins, who had a team-high 148 receiving yards, on the afternoon, as the former finished second to his teammate in receptions and receiving yards while tying him for the team lead in targets. Chase also recorded a touchdown grab for the second straight game, bringing in a two-yard scoring strike from Joe Burrow at the halfway point of the fourth quarter. Chase is still in search of his first 100-yard game of the season, and he'll look to break the ice on that front in a Week 8 home matchup against a vulnerable Titans secondary next Sunday.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Clears protocol, suiting up Sunday
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Chase (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Forced out early in last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars after sustaining a concussion, Chase was a spectator for the Bengals' first Week 5 practice Wednesday before upgrading to limited activity Thursday and full participation Friday. He carried a questionable tag into Sunday's contest, but after passing the final stage of the five-step concussion protocol by gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, Chase has been deemed ready to play. Tee Higgins (groin/neck) is also suiting up after being listed as questionable, so quarterback Joe Burrow will have his top two targets available for Week 5.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: In line to play in Week 5
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Chase (concussion) is slated to play Sunday at Miami, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The same goes for fellow WR Tee Higgins (groin/neck) after both endured practice restrictions during Week 5 prep but capped it with full sessions Friday. Chase himself made quick work of the protocol for head injuries after he was ripped to the ground via his facemask last Sunday against the Jaguars. On the season, he boasts a 21-212-3 line on 28 targets in parts of four contests.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Questionable for Sunday
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Chase remains in concussion protocol and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Miami, Charlie Goldsmith reports.
Chase is practicing Friday but will still need clearance from an independent neurologist. Fellow Bengals wideout Tee Higgins (adductor) isn't practicing Friday and thus appears in more danger of missing Week 5.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: At practice Friday
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Chase (concussion) is in uniform for Friday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Chase remains in the league's concussion protocol, and while it's a good sign he's on the field for Friday's practice, it doesn't yet mean he's cleared all the necessary steps to play Sunday against the Dolphins. The Bengals will release official injury designations later Friday, and fantasy managers will then have a better idea of the star wideout's availability for Week 5.
Chase (concussion) was officially listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Chase took a step in the right direction Thursday after being unable to practice Wednesday. In order to have a chance to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, Chase would need to practice without limitations Friday. He was diagnosed with a concussion after exiting this past Sunday's loss to the Jaguars in the first half.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Remains in concussion protocol
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Chase remains in the league's concussion protocol Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Chase suffered a concussion early in last Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and will be up against it to be cleared in time for Week 5 against the Dolphins. The Bengals then have a Week 6 bye, so it's possible Chase won't play again for another couple weeks. Dohnte Meyers and Mike Gesicki would be in line for increased target shares if Chase is unable to play versus Miami. It's also notable that Tee Higgins (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Being evaluated for possible concussion
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Chase is under evaluation for a possible concussion during Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
Chase was ripped down by his facemask on a four-yard catch by a Jacksonville defender in the second quarter and remained on the turf before hitting the sidelines and eventually going to the locker room. If he ends up entering the protocol for head injuries, he'll be out for the rest of Week 4, and Tee Higgins, Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley will be tasked with WR duties for the rest of Sunday.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Quiet start to season
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Chase brought in two of four targets for 12 yards in the Bengals' 33-27 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Despite the Bengals shaking off their usual Week 1 offensive doldrums, it was still a relatively modest day for the air attack. Joe Burrow threw for a respectable 254 yards, but Chase wasn't prioritized anywhere near the norm and actually finished behind all of Mike Gesicki, Tee Higgins and Chase Brown in targets. Chase will continue to be the focal point of opposing defenses every week, but he should be in line for more opportunity in a Week 2 road matchup against a Texans defense that was surprisingly gashed by the Bills on Sunday.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Full participant Wednesday
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Chase (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
It's looking promising for Chase's status going into the season-opener after his full practice Wednesday. He had a knee injury scare in August but has been present for practices since the beginning of the week. At this stage, Chase should be good to go for the season-opener against the Buccaneers.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Present at practice
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Chase (knee) is in uniform for Monday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports.
Chase limped off the practice field Aug. 25 and was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee. Prior to Monday, he hasn't logged any visible on-field work in the meantime, so his ability to suit up indicates he'll at least be able to get involved in individual drills. The Bengals will be posting their first Week 1 injury report Wednesday, at which point his activity level will became known as the team prepares for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: To be limited this week
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Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (knee) will be a limited participant in practice this week, and he "feels good about" where the wide receiver stands, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Chase injured his left knee last Tuesday when he attempted to catch a deep ball and had an awkward landing. He exhibited a visible limp in the aftermath, but he later told Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer that it was a "little hyperextension," and he could have resumed practicing. Chase will attempt to put the issue behind him ahead of a Week 1 matchup with the Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Not practicing Wednesday
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Chase (knee) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Chase downplayed the injury that forced him from Tuesday's session, but he will get at least one day to rest and recover. The report notes that Chase "was not sporting any protective equipment," which backs up his stance that he is dealing only with a minor setback.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: Limps off field at Tuesday's practice
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Chase (knee) limped off the field at Tuesday's practice after landing awkwardly while attempting to reel in a deep ball, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Chase was favoring his left knee after the play in question, but he was able to walk to the sideline under his own power with trainers, per Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Potentially a major development for the Bengals offense, Chase's status should receive some clarity after Tuesday's session.
