Ja’Marr Chase Offers Concerning Prediction for Bengals-Steelers Game
We can debate Cincinnati Bengals superstar receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s place among the league’s top receivers, but what we can’t argue about is his knack for colorful language.
Chase remains a bright spot amid the Bengals’ four-game losing streak, and he snagged 10 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The four-time Pro Bowler boasts 42 catches, 468 yards, and four touchdowns despite missing Joe Burrow for much of the Bengals’ season.
However, Chase’s Bengals are fading fast in the AFC playoff race, and a Week 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers could derail their postseason hopes for good. The Steelers are already 4-1 and are the only AFC North team at or above .500.
“We know the Steelers are going to try to come in and raw dog us and kill us,” Chase admitted. “But we going to be ready for that challenge and we going to be waiting for it.”
At least Chase opted for a memorable, honest comment rather than offer a safe, PR-friendly response.
Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals Are in Big Trouble
Very few teams can survive losing a quarterback of Burrow’s caliber, and the Bengals are no exception. Opponents have outscored the Bengals 140-55 during their losing streak, and Cincinnati benched quarterback Jake Browning after he threw eight interceptions in 124 attempts.
The fact that Chase remains well on pace for his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season is a testament to how special a player he truly is, though his latest impressive campaign appears destined to be forgotten. At 2-4 and with the Nov. 4 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Bengals must decide soon if they’re going to stand firm or trade veteran players, including All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.
Sources recently told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that they expect Hendrickson to be available within the coming weeks. Hendrickson, who had an extended hold-in before agreeing to a $14 million raise ahead of free agency, leads the Bengals with four sacks and three tackles for a loss.
Chase, meanwhile, will stay in Cincinnati for the foreseeable future. He signed a four-year, $161 million extension with $112 million in guaranteed money in March.
What’s Next for the Bengals?
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We don’t disagree with Chase that the Steelers will arrive in Cincinnati looking to, shall we say, handle their business in a big way. Oddsmakers evidently feel the same way, with the FanDuel Sportsbook listing Cincinnati as early +5.5 underdogs (-104, meaning that a $100 bet would net a $196.15 payout) as of Monday morning.
Cincinnati’s current projected win total sits at 5.5 (-140, so a $100 bet results in a $171.43 payout), and Burrow’s indefinite absence doesn’t help. Although grizzled veteran Joe Flacco threw two touchdowns without a turnover, it’s hard to see the Bengals turning things around anytime soon.
But the AFC North is in awful shape, and the injury-ravaged Ravens and the transitioning Browns both dropped to 1-5 on Sunday. A win over the Steelers would put the Bengals at 3-4 entering their Oct. 26 showdown with the dreadful, winless New York Jets.
After that, anything is possible. But if there were a time for Chase and the Bengals to finally get things going, Thursday night would likely be their last opportunity.
Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey will tell kids about out-sacking TJ Watt, Myles Garrett in Week 6
Jalen Ramsey had bragging rights towards TJ Watt and Myles Garrett following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
Ramsey has been enjoying his first year with the Steelers, having departed the Miami Dolphins after two seasons. He’s embraced his role in the defense, shining in the secondary as Pittsburgh had a strong start to the season.
Against the Browns, Ramsey finished with six tackles, two pass deflections and two sacks. In the sacking department, he had the advantage over his co-star Watt (0.5 sacks) and opponent Garrett (no sacks).
“Imma probably tell my kids about this. I played in a game with TJ Watt and Myles Garrett and had two sacks. That’s crazy, huh!?,” Ramsey said.
What lies ahead for Jalen Ramsey, Steelers
It’s certainly a notable and humorous story for Jalen Ramsey to tell to his family. Having more sacks than TJ Watt and Myles Garrett, who both have knacks for being elite pass rushers, in a game is worth having bragging rights about.
Ramsey has been productive throughout five games in the Steelers’ secondary. He has 20 tackles, four pass deflections, three quarterback hits, and an interception so far.
Pittsburgh boasts a 4-1 record after five games, leading the AFC North Division standings. They are two games above the Cincinnati Bengals and three games above the Baltimore Ravens and Browns. As for the conference, they control the second spot as they only trail behind the Indianapolis Colts.
The Steelers continue preparation for their upcoming matchup, being on the road. They face the Bengals on Oct. 16 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
