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

Published 8:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase will face a middle-of-the-pack pass defense in Week 1 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the New England Patriots. The Patriots were ranked 11th last season in terms of passing yards conceded, at 208.4 per game.

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Matchup Information

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Chase’s Current Injury Status

  • Chase is currently listed on this week’s injury report (unknown – undisclosed).

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.
  • With 1,216 yards on 100 receptions, Chase was 50th in the league with 12.2 yards per catch last season.
  • 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 season.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Patriots allowed 208.4 passing yards per game, ranking them 11th in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • New England gave up 19 passing touchdowns (1.1 per game) last season, which ranked its defense fourth in the league.
  • The Patriots’ defense ranked 23rd in the league a year ago by collecting 10 interceptions.
  • Chase will square off against a New England squad that allowed 93.2 rushing yards per game last year and was fourth-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • The Patriots ranked 11th in the league in rushing TDs allowed (14) a season ago.

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