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Ja'Marr Chase suffers concussion, ruled out vs. Jaguars by Bengals
Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase left Sunday’s game against the Jaguars with a concussion and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
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Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase exited Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half after suffering a concussion. He was initially designated as questionable to return, but the Bengals later ruled him out for the remainder of the game.
The injury occurred on an offensive play where Chase’s facemask was grabbed and twisted by Jarrian Jones before he absorbed a heavy hit from Ventrell Miller. Jones was flagged for the facemask infraction, while Miller did not receive a penalty despite leading with the crown of his helmet on the tackle.
Chase stayed down on the field for a period of time as Cincinnati’s medical staff attended to him. He eventually walked off under his own power and headed to the blue medical tent on the sideline, then later left for the locker room with a towel draped over his head.
Strong early-season production halted by injury
A Pro Bowler in each of his first NFL seasons, Chase had been highly productive through Cincinnati’s opening three games. Over that stretch, he recorded 18 receptions for 185 yards and three touchdowns. In last week’s 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, he caught nine of 12 targets for 98 yards and a score.
Before exiting Sunday’s contest, Chase had been targeted three times and made a catch on each of those passes, totaling 26 receiving yards. His departure forced the Bengals to adjust quickly on offense as they trailed Jacksonville 3-0 at the time of the injury.
Immediate effect on Bengals–Jaguars contest
Despite losing Chase on the drive, Cincinnati managed to finish that series with a game-tying field goal by kicker Evan McPherson, leveling the score at 3-3. The Jaguars answered back, however, and the Bengals went into halftime down 13-3.
There was no immediate indication of how long Chase might be sidelined beyond this game. Any extended absence would be a significant setback for a Bengals passing attack that relies heavily on his playmaking ability as the season moves forward.