Ja'Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals Overview
QB Health / Depth
Cincinnati Bengals QB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Joe Burrow has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 Joe Flacco has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB depth Josh Johnson currently carries a roster status of DEV. QB depth Sean Clifford currently carries a roster status of DEV.
WR Health / Depth
Cincinnati Bengals WR Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Ja'Marr Chase is listed Full Participation in Practice with Not injury related - resting player • Ankle. WR2 Tee Higgins has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Dohnte Meyers has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data. WR4 Mitchell Tinsley has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Cincinnati Bengals is rated Strong. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Strong grade indicates the line is providing a favorable foundation for both the passing game and rushing workload.
RB Health / Depth
Cincinnati Bengals RB Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Chase Brown has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Samaje Perine has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB3 Tahj Brooks has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB depth Kendall Milton currently carries a roster status of DEV.
TE Health / Depth
Cincinnati Bengals TE Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Mike Gesicki has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Drew Sample has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Cam Grandy has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Jack Endries has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data.
Defensive Line Strength
Cincinnati Bengals is rated Strong. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Strong grade indicates the front is consistently supporting run defense and creating meaningful pressure.
Public team-context grades summarize the player's weekly environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, raw inputs or model calculations.
Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Ja'Marr Chase ranks #4 of 84 wide receivers for Week 8. Expected involvement and scoring opportunity are among the strongest at the position. Recent production is also supporting the outlook. The upcoming matchup also grades favorably.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The upcoming matchup grades favorably relative to other players at the position.
- The team enters a strong expected scoring environment for the week.
- His expected involvement and scoring opportunities stand out favorably against other players at the position this week.
- Recent production is supporting the current weekly outlook.
What Could Go Wrong
- Availability should be monitored because the current injury status is full participation in practice.
Stat Cracker publishes the football factors behind the outlook, but proprietary factor weights and model calculations remain private.
2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Position: WR
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
HOME vs Tennessee Titans
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
The matchup remains favorable because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment currently outweighs the current injury designation. Tennessee Titans grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
AWAY @ Atlanta Falcons
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and a strong quarterback environment outweighs the current injury designation. Atlanta Falcons grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment
HOME vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because target volume, a strong quarterback environment and strong opportunity are largely offset by the current injury designation. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production. A strong quarterback environment supports both efficiency and touchdown opportunity.
Key Drivers: Target Volume • QB Environment • Receiver Environment • Opportunity
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | WR #422.0 pts projected | Pending | — | HOME vs TEN |
| 2026 Week 7 | WR #919.3 pts projected | 14.7 ptsActual WR #15 | -4.6 pts | AWAY @ BAL |
| 2026 Week 5 | WR #1321.2 pts projected | 16.7 ptsActual WR #13 | -4.5 pts | AWAY @ MIA |
| 2026 Week 4 | WR #722.5 pts projected | 4.2 ptsActual WR #58 | -18.3 pts | HOME vs JAX |
| 2026 Week 3 | WR #1420.9 pts projected | 20.3 ptsActual WR #5 | -0.6 pts | AWAY @ PIT |
| 2026 Week 1 | WR #223.5 pts projected | 2.2 ptsActual WR #30 | -21.3 pts | HOME vs TB |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.