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Ja'Marr Chase Shines, Earns Fifth AFC Player Award

10/22/2025

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Chase Earns Honors

Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after the 33-31 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chase totaled 16 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in that game.
He surpassed 6,000 career receiving yards in 69 games.
The win earned his fifth AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, tying him for third in Bengals history.

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Flacco Fuels Comeback

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns in a comeback win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, reigniting playoff hopes after Joe Burrow's injury.
Ja'Marr Chase set a record with 16 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown.
Tee Higgins contributed six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.
The Steelers' defense allowed 470 total yards.
Coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged the need for defensive adjustments moving forward.

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Bengals Trade Decisions

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson remains with the team as a top trade target ahead of the November 4 deadline.
Linebacker Logan Wilson and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt are more likely to be traded due to reduced roles.
Trayveon Williams joined the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad after a challenging offseason.
They face the New York Jets next, aiming for a 4-4 record behind Jets quarterback Joe Flacco.

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Chase Earns Honors

Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after the 33-31 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Chase totaled 16 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in that game.
He surpassed 6,000 career receiving yards in 69 games.
The win earned his fifth AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, tying him for third in Bengals history.

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