Bengals rule Ja’Marr Chase out after concussion against Jaguars

Ja’Marr Chase was ruled out after a concussion evaluation and did not return in Cincinnati’s 22–17 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. The NFL confirmed a concussion after the Bengals initially listed their star receiver as questionable.

Chase ruled out after halftime

The Bengals ruled Chase out coming out of halftime, according to Chris Cwik’s updated report and the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Dave Clark. Cincinnati’s earlier announcement, preserved here as the first team notice, had listed him as questionable while he was being evaluated for a possible concussion.

The NFL’s updated Sunday injury report confirmed that Chase suffered a concussion on a first-half hit. Cincinnati has not announced clearance, a recovery timetable or his availability for the next game.

Second-quarter hit ends his afternoon

Chase was hurt after a four-yard catch from Joe Burrow. Jacksonville’s Jarrian Jones grabbed his facemask before linebacker Ventrell Miller delivered another hit. Chase remained down, then walked off under his own power and entered the medical tent. He subsequently went to the locker room for evaluation.

NFL on CBS’s official clip shows the injury play and reports that Chase walked off and headed to the medical tent. The initial evaluation became a ruled-out designation after halftime, ending his Sunday availability.

Final receiving totals

The final box score credits Chase with three catches for 27 yards. Burrow finished with 428 passing yards, one passing touchdown and two interceptions, adding a rushing score. Tee Higgins caught 11 passes for 157 yards, Dohnte Meyers added seven for 82, and running back Chase Brown caught 11 for 71.

Cincinnati rallied within five points late, but Jacksonville stopped Brown a yard short on fourth-and-10 during the Bengals’ last possession. The loss dropped Cincinnati to 2–2.

For fantasy managers, Sunday’s receiving totals show who produced during Chase’s absence.