Ja'Marr Chase Evaluated for Concussion After Hard Hit in Bengals-Jaguars Game
Quick Look
- Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase sustained a hard hit during the first half of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, resulting in a facemask twist by Jarrian Jones and a hit from Ventrell Miller.
- Chase was evaluated for a concussion, walked off the field under his own power, and went to the locker room with a towel over his head.
- He is questionable to return.
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Why It Matters
Ja'Marr Chase is a Pro Bowler in each of his first six NFL seasons. He had 18 receptions for 185 yards and three touchdowns in the Bengals' first three games, and 9 catches for 98 yards and a touchdown in the previous week's loss to the Steelers.
Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase sustained a crushing hit during the first half of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Chase is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return.
Chase had his facemask twisted by Jarrian Jones before a hard hit from Ventrell Miller. Jones received a penalty on the play.
Chase remained on the ground for several moments and was treated on the field by members of the Bengals' medical staff. He was able to walk off the field under his own power. Chase then went into the blue tent before walking into the locker room with a towel covering his head.
A Pro Bowler in each of his first six NFL seasons, Chase caught 18 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns during the Bengals' first three games. He caught 9 of 12 targets for 98 yards and a score during last week's 30-27 loss to the Steelers. Chase caught each of his three targets for 26 yards on Sunday prior to the injury.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ja'Marr Chase will be placed in the NFL concussion protocol and undergo further evaluation.
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- What is the severity of Ja'Marr Chase's concussion?
- When is Ja'Marr Chase expected to return to play?
- Will Jarrian Jones face additional discipline for the facemask penalty?
