Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase Struggles Without Joe Burrow
The Cincinnati Bengals are struggling with their quarterback situation, which has significantly impacted star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's productivity. In Week 4, Chase had a dismal performance against the Denver Broncos, scoring only seven PPR points, as the Bengals managed just a field goal in the entire game.
Chase's poor performance can be largely attributed to the absence of starting quarterback Joe Burrow, who is out with a long-term injury. In his place, Jake Browning has been under center, and his play has been significantly worse than Burrow's. This has been evident in Chase's fantasy football rankings, where he has finished 33rd or worse in eight weeks where Browning started or played the majority of snaps.
Chase had a breakout game in Week 2 with Burrow at the helm, recording 165 receiving yards and a touchdown. However, his production has dropped significantly since Browning took over. In Week 1 with Burrow, Chase had only 26 receiving yards, and in Week 4, he managed just 23 yards against the Broncos. Fantasy football managers who drafted Chase are understandably stressed, hoping for a better performance in the upcoming football games today against the Detroit Lions at home.
The Bengals' offense has been hamstrung by Burrow's injury, with Chase's productivity taking a significant hit. As the team looks ahead to Week 5, fantasy football owners of Chase will be hoping that Browning can improve his play and help Chase return to his earlier form.
