Ja’Marr Chase Makes Bengals History Before New NFL Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals produced one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, ranking ninth in total yards per game (365.5) and sixth in points per game (27.8).

Ja'Marr Chase is heading into the new season with a massive new contract as the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, and he's fresh off a dominant 2024 campaign where he secured the rare Triple Crown—leading the league in receptions,

The Bengals have already missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons despite having a top-four quarterback and the best wide receiver in the NFL. That's because Cincinnati has a bottom-five defense in that span, at least in terms of defensive expected points added (EPA).