It seems like each day brings a new form of recognition for Cincinnati Bengals and former LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
On Wednesday, LSU Wire wrote about Chase being PFF’s highest graded offensive rookie through three games.
Thursday, the NFL announced Chase was awarded offensive rookie of the month after his stellar start to the season.
Players of the Month
AFC
Offensee: QB Derek Carr, LV
Defense: Von Miller, DEN
ST: Jamal Agnew, JAXNFC
Offense: WR Cooper Kupp, LAR
Defense: Trevon Diggs, DAL
ST: Mitch Wishnowsky, SFRookies
Offense: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN
Defense: CB Asante Samuel Jr., LAC— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2021
Chase is tied in second with two NFL veterans – Mike Williams and Adam Thielen – with four touchdowns at the wide receiver position. Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp leads the league with five.
Chase’s four touchdowns is more than all other rookie receivers combined. On the season, Chase has 11 receptions for 220 yards on 16 targets. Chase also has three touchdowns of more than 30 yards in each of his first three NFL games.
The first-round pick struggled with drops during the preseason and his comments about the differences between college and pro footballs made headlines before the season. But once the games started to count, the young receiver has had nothing but success on the receiving end from former college teammate Joe Burrow.
First month in the league ✅
Offensive + Defensive Rookies of the Month for September!@Real10jayy__ | @godschild3_ pic.twitter.com/dkLLInbNUR
— NFL (@NFL) September 30, 2021
A fellow rookie, a cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers Asante Samuel Jr, was named the defensive rookie of the month.
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