Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase wanted to catch more passes in Week 3, and he did, even if they were not long throws.
Before Week 3, Ja’Marr Chase had gotten hold of 10 passes for a total of 70 receiving yards in the first two games. But in the Monday night game they played with the L.A. Rams, he did even better. He got hold of 12 passes for 141 yards, which was his best performance yet on the pitch.
“Before the game, I promised my friend Jamar Chase that I would give him the football more often, and he really deserved it. He had a great game. He was so excited to play. He proved that he is actually one of the best players.
The team still performed well despite quarterback Joe Burrow suffering a calf injury. At first, I could not make the big plays I usually do, but as the game progressed, I got better. One of our star players, Jamar Chase, started catching short passes and started playing well against the Rams’ defense.
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“The best thing I can do is make him look good,” Chase said. “That is the best thing I can do, make him look good. He helps me look good. We make each other look good. Just be there for him.” The only thing I can do is be there for him.
The most explosive play of the game was one of the few moments when Burrow stepped out of the pocket, pretended to throw, rolled to his right, and hit Chase for a 43-yard double play.
The play that showed how well Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow work together happened in the third quarter. It was third down, and we needed to get 10 yards to keep going. Joe threw the ball just right behind Ja’Marr, and Ja’Marr reached back to catch it for a first down.
If Joe had thrown it differently, the other team might have stopped us or even taken the ball. But Joe knew just where to throw it, and Ja’Marr made a great catch. After that play, we scored a touchdown.
“Joe changed his game. I heard some good things from Joe,” Chase said. “He threw the ball backward, so I would not get hit. He helped me avoid hitting Hughes. Good ball.”
It is a great ball. And even if Burrow isn’t close to 100%, it’s a sign that he can still make game-changing plays for the Bengals as they try to dig out of another early-season hole.
