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Bengals' Offense: Overhyped or Still Elite?
Bengals' Offense: Overhyped or Still Elite?

Yahoo

time3 days ago

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Bengals' Offense: Overhyped or Still Elite?

Despite combining for over 190 receptions and 2,600 receiving yards, Bengals wide receiver duo Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and star quarterback Joe Burrow still feel disrespected after once again being snubbed as the NFL's best offensive unit. Triple Crown winner Ja'Mmarr Chase was in a league of his own last season, recording over 1,700 receiving yards and 120 receptions, finishing the season with 17 touchdowns–No.1 among all wide receivers. Chase's 787 yards after catch (YAC) made him a threat not only outside the numbers, but also between the hashes. Yet even after a historic season, Chase made it clear that his focus is on bringing a Super Bowl to Cincinnati, not chasing individual success. 82 yards shy of 5,000 passing yards, quarterback Joe Burrow led the NFL in both passing yards with 4,918 and touchdowns with 43. His legendary season was bittersweet, as the Bengals missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season despite averaging 27.8 points per game and scoring over 470 points. Regardless of the team's record, Joe Burrow remained in the MVP conversations as one of the league's top players, thanks to his high level of play. Burrow not only made big plays with his arm and completed 70% of his passes, but also with his legs, rushing for over 200 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns–including a 47 yard run against the New York Giants. Prior to signing his four-year $115 million contract extension with the Bengals, former Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins was expected to hit the market before he was franchise tagged for a second straight year and ultimately reached an agreement with the team. It's no secret that Higgins' explosiveness and physicality have helped quarterback Joe Burrow elevate the Bengals from a bottom-tier scoring offense to one of the league's best in the past five seasons. After finishing with over 900 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last season, Higgins continued to prove week after week that he's more than just another WR2. embracing the '1 A' title given by teammate Ja'Marr Chase. Second year running back Chase Brown finally got his big break following the departure of Joe Mixon last offseason, giving Brown a long awaited opportunity after starting the season as RB2 behind veteran Zach Moss. Brown got his first start in the Bengal's week 6 prime time game against the New York Giants and never looked back, finishing the season with over 900 yards on the ground, 229 receiving yards, and 11 total touchdowns. For much of the second half of the season, Brown became a key piece in this Bengals offense, giving the team much needed help on the ground while making plays in the passing game. Similarly, Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki emerged as another playmaker for this Bengals offense, finishing inside the top 10 in receiving yards among all tight ends. Gesicki's remained Joe Burrows' short-down security blanket while also making big plays down the field when the team needed it the most. The Cincinnati Bengals are poised for a bounce-back year, aiming not only to remind everyone that they can score on any defense but also get back to playing meaningful football deep into January. Joe Burrow and his skill group won't be satisfied by winning the AFC North or individual awards like MVP or Offensive Player of the Year; their focus is solely on getting their hands on the prestigious Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers

CBS News

time4 days ago

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  • CBS News

Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers

Ja'Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie, according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth and AJ Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans also received votes. Jefferson had 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7,000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four and five seasons. Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1,708) and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1,100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024, finishing with 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 TDs. Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth and three fifths. A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1,100. Lamb holds the Cowboys' single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1,749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1,400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths.

Ja'marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
Ja'marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers

Al Arabiya

time5 days ago

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  • Al Arabiya

Ja'marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers

JaMarr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2, and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth, and A. J. Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin, and Mike Evans also received votes. 1 (tie). JAMARR CHASE Cincinnati Bengals – Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1708), and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. 1 (tie). JUSTIN JEFFERSON Minnesota Vikings – Jefferson had 103 catches for 1533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four, and five seasons. 3. AMON-RA ST. BROWN Detroit Lions – Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024 finishing with 115 catches for 1263 yards and 12 TDs. Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth, and three fifths. 4. CEEDEE LAMB Dallas Cowboys – A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1100. Lamb holds the Cowboys single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. 5. A. J. BROWN Philadelphia Eagles – Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths.

Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers

Associated Press

time5 days ago

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  • Associated Press

Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers

Ja'Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie, according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth and AJ Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans also received votes. 1 (tie). JA'MARR CHASE, Cincinnati Bengals Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1,708) and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. 1 (tie). JUSTIN JEFFERSON, Minnesota Vikings Jefferson had 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7,000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four and five seasons. 3. AMON-RA ST. BROWN, Detroit Lions Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1,100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024, finishing with 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 TDs. Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth and three fifths. 4. CEEDEE LAMB, Dallas Cowboys A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1,100. Lamb holds the Cowboys' single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1,749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. 5. A.J. BROWN, Philadelphia Eagles Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1,400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths. ___ AP NFL:

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