{
  "id": 8775550,
  "title": "Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Goes Viral With Early Catch of the Year Contender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/bengals-wr-jamarr-chase-goes-viral-with-early-catch-of-the-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T21:13:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bengals-wr-jamarr-chase-goes-viral-with-early-catch-of-the-year-contender-12465695"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals stunned fans with an early-season touchdown catch that has been hailed as one of the best of the year. After a disappointing Week 1, Chase delivered a highlight-reel moment during the Bengals' home opener against the Houston Texans. The play occurred in the second quarter when quarterback Joe Burrow launched a deep ball toward Chase, who was already headed for the end zone. Despite a Texans defender being in his way, Chase managed to catch the ball, then expertly navigated the corner of the end zone, dragging his feet just before falling out of bounds. The play was so impressive that it quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Chase's body control and agility. Chase's performance was instrumental in the Bengals' 20-6 victory over the Texans, giving the team a perfect 2-0 start to the season. If Chase can replicate this performance, he could officially set a new NFL record for most touchdowns caught in a single season, currently held by Randy Moss at 23. The Bengals will next face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 27.",
  "summary": "Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase made an unbelievable touchdown grab against the Houston Texans.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}