Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals vs. the Patriots: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 8:56 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Ja’Marr Chase will be running routes against the 11th-ranked passing defense in the league last year when his Cincinnati Bengals meet the New England Patriots in their season opener, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

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Matchup Information

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Chase’s Current Injury Status

  • Chase (undisclosed) appears on the injury report this week, and is currently listed unknown.

Chase’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
145 100 1,216 541 7 12.2

Chase’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last season, Chase was 10th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 541.
  • Last season Chase gained 12.2 yards per reception, 50th in the NFL.
  • He was targeted on 145 pass attempts last year, averaging 8.4 yards per target (40th in NFL).
  • Chase stayed on his feet for two rushing yards after contact last year.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • Chase will face the NFL’s 11th-ranked pass defense from a season ago, as they allowed 208.4 pass yards per game.
  • New England’s pass defense ranked fourth in the league last year, conceding 1.1 passing TDs per game.
  • A year ago, the Patriots ranked 23rd in the league with 10 picks.
  • New England allowed 93.2 rushing yards per game last year, ranking it as the NFL’s fourth-ranked run D.
  • The Bengals are facing off against the NFL’s 11th-ranked rush defense (14 TDs conceded a year ago).

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