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        Ja'Marr Chase Loses Joe Burrow ... and Still Goes Off

        By Kevin English | Updated on Mon, Sep 15 2025 1:57 AM UTC
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        Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase erupted for 14 catches, 165 yards, and 1 TD in a close Week 2 win over Jacksonville. Chase's 16 targets represented a 35.5% team share.

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        Joe Burrow left this one in the 2nd quarter with a toe injury. Before leaving, he hit Chase for a score on a quick-slant right at the goal line.

        However, it sounds like Burrow will miss significant time, which certainly isn’t ideal for Chase’s fantasy value.

        Some good news: Backup QB Jake Browning clearly leaned on Chase against the Jags. Browning fed Chase a 34.3% target share – easily a team-high. And their connection looked strong.

        The same can't be said for Tee Higgins, who caught only 1 of 5 targets from Browning. Fortunately, one of them went for a 42-yard TD. Higgins hauled in a well-thrown deep ball, then bounced off a would-be tackler before walking into the end zone.

        The Bengals' upcoming schedule doesn't seem favorable on paper (Vikings, Broncos, Lions, Packers, Steelers). That adds extra risk to Higgins as a fantasy WR2/3, especially if he plays the clear No. 2 role behind Chase.

        As for Chase: We have to knock him down the WR1 ranks moving forward. Still, he'll remain a weekly must-start as the centerpiece of this passing game.

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        Kevin English, Senior Analyst
        Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured in The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.
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