Ja'Marr Chase
WR - Cincinnati Bengals
2024 Outlook
The Bengals exercised the fifth-year option on WR Ja'Marr Chase's contract. The expectation is that contract talks will begin soon.
Fantasy Impact
It's not surprising that the Bengals picked up Chase's option. The former top-five pick has been a massive piece of Cincinnati's offense whenever he plays and figures to reset the WR market, whenever he signs his new contract.
Ja'Marr Chase caught four of his six targets for 19 yards in a 31-14 win over the Browns in Week 18.
Fantasy Impact
Chase finished his third season on a quiet note, although he did get to exactly 100 catches, the first 100-catch season of his career. That being said, the seven touchdowns he hauled in were the worst mark of his career. The star wideout should have an even bigger season in 2024 as he will get Joe Burrow (wrist) back from a wrist injury.
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) says he will play on Sunday in the team's season finale and that he is at about "73%."
Fantasy Impact
Chase suffered a shoulder injury in Week 15 that held him out of Week 16, but he returned in Week 17. However, whether it was the shoulder injury or the Kansas City defense, he was limited in his production. Chase has a couple of records and thresholds to chase going into the final game, and it is likely he will look to pursue those.
Ja'Marr Chase was limited at practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Chase returned this past weekend. His ability to practice in any capacity on Wednesday gives him a good chance to play again this weekend, though the Bengals don't have anything to play for.
Ja'Marr Chase hauled in three of his team-leading seven targets for 41 yards in the Bengals' 25-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact
Chase has struggled to make much of an impact in the Cincinnati passing attack of late, finishing with less than 50 receiving yards in each of the last three games for the Bengals. The dynamic wideout should stay locked into lineups despite a tough Week 18 test against a strong Cleveland Browns secondary.
