When the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, the team will need Ja’Marr Chase at his best to keep the hopes of a Joe Burrow return alive.
Along the way, Chase has a chance to make some interesting history against a heated AFC North rival.
ESPN Research broke down the stat to know:
“Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase has a receiving touchdown in three straight games versus the Steelers; he would be first player with a receiving touchdown in four straight games versus Pittsburgh since Carl Pickens for the Bengals (1994-96).”
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When the Bengals beat the Steelers 33-31 in Week 7, Chase exploded for 161 yards and a score on 16 catches, soaking up a stunning 23 targets from new quarterback Joe Flacco.
In the weeks since, he’s had 19 and eight targets with 90-plus yards in two straight games.
Chase has rewritten plenty of records and had the Triple Crown last year. Now, he’s got a chance to stand side-by-side with a legend like Carl Pickens. If he does, it will only boost the chances the Burrow return isn’t just a fun idea.
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