Ja'Marr Chase on what's working, what isn't in Bengals passing game
Ja'Marr Chase, with 27 catches for 289 yards through five games, is yet to provide the explosiveness to the Bengals' offense many are used to.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is struggling to connect with receiver Ja Marr Chase on downfield passes, according to Chase. The Bengals' passing game, which is typically a strength for the team, seems to be missing some of its usual explosiveness. Chase's yards-after-catch (YAC), a key statistic for his performance, is lagging behind his career averages.
This comes as Cincinnati faces the Baltimore Ravens on October 25, entering the game at an 0-1 mark in AFC North play. Pro Football Focus data shows Burrow has thrown only 9% of his passes for 20-plus yards, with only one such pass of over 29 yards this season. Chase attributes this to defenses adjusting to his style of play. Despite this, Chase's teammates, running back Chase Brown and wide receiver Dohnte Meyers, are performing well in the passing game, with Brown leading the team in YAC and Meyers close behind.
However, Chase's lack of YAC suggests that his speed and elusiveness may not be being fully utilized.
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