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Ja’Marr Chase’s separated shoulder is expected to keep him sidelined for the Bengals’ upcoming game against the Steelers, according to NFL Media. Chase’s absence could extend beyond Saturday’s big showdown, per the report.
The Bengals’ two-time Pro Bowl receiver sustained the injury late in this past Saturday’s overtime win over the Vikings. Chase currently has 34 more catches and more than twice as many receiving yards this season as the team’s second-leading receiver, Tyler Boyd.
Chase’s absence will certainly hurt the Bengals’ furious run at capturing one of the AFC’s final playoff spots. But Cincinnati does have other weapons on offense that includes fellow wideouts Boyd, Tee Higgins and tight end Tanner Hudson, who has come on strong over the Cincinnati’s three-game winning streak. The Bengals have also received a strong campaign so far from running back Joe Mixon, who has been complemented in the…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2023-12-19 03:05:51
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