When the Cincinnati Bengals spent the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft on LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, many criticized the pick.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow already had a talented group of wide receivers, but he desperately needed help along the offensive line.
Though a strong argument can still be made that offensive line is the team’s biggest area of need, there’s no denying that Chase has lived up to his draft slot through the first six games of his NFL career.
Burrow and Chase were an unstoppable tandem at LSU, helping lead the Bayou Bengals to an undefeated season and a national title thanks to their ability to connect for big plays down the field. Now, they’re doing the same thing for another Bengals team.
Through six games, Chase is averaging 20.5 yards per catch, the third-highest mark in the NFL. He’s also third in the NFL with five touchdown receptions. leading all rookies.
Wile the Bengals could certainly use some added protection for Burrow, Chase is proving to be everything we thought he could be at the next level.
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