Julian Edelman engaged Joe Burrow in a word association game involving names from the Bengals organization. Among those names were key players like Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Dexter Lawrence.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense faced a major setback on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw an interception in the first half, adding to the team’s challenges. The Bengals needed all components of their offense intact, including Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Mike Gesicki.
During the game, a critical play unfolded. Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase caught a routine pass in the second quarter. As he tried to maneuver around Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones, Jones grabbed Chase’s facemask, an action that resulted in a penalty. After shaking off the facemask tug, Chase was hit hard by linebacker Ventrell Miller. The referees penalized Jones for his actions, but the damage was done.
Chase went down after the hit, and the Bengals announced he was being evaluated for a concussion. He was questionable to return and missed the rest of the game. At that point, Chase had secured three catches for 37 yards.
In the first half, Cincinnati’s offense managed only three points against Jacksonville. This performance highlighted the formidable defense of the Jaguars early in the 2026 season. Nonetheless, Chase’s absence left a noticeable gap.
In the second half, Burrow linked up with Gesicki for a touchdown as the Bengals aimed for a comeback. Ja’Marr Chase had shown impressive form in the weeks leading up to this game, amassing 16 catches for 173 yards and three touchdowns over the last two matchups.
Entering Week 4 against Jacksonville, Cincinnati had a 2-1 record. The team and their fans are likely concerned about Chase’s health going forward.