Ja'Marr Chase was ranked No. 4 on Pete Prisco's 2026 Top 100 NFL Players list on Thursday. He had another standout year in 2025, finishing with 125 catches for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 games.
What happened?
Chase was one of the few bright spots on the Bengals' roster in 2025, despite the team's disappointing 6-11 finish. He cleared 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth consecutive season.
Why it matters for Ja'Marr Chase
Chase's production is a major reason the Bengals are still viewed as a dangerous team entering 2026. A healthy Joe Burrow-Chase pairing remains one of the NFL's most difficult combinations to defend.
What comes next?
The Bengals open the 2026 regular season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13 at Paycor Stadium. Chase will again be central to everything the Bengals want to do, both because of his ability to take over games and because he remains Burrow's most trusted target.
Chase set a Bengals single-game franchise record with 16 catches against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, posting 161 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was later named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
The 26-year-old has been one of the league's most productive wide receivers since entering the NFL. He became the first wide receiver in NFL history to record at least 80 catches, 1,000 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns in each of his first five NFL seasons.
Prior to the 2025 season, Chase produced one of the best seasons by a receiver in franchise history, leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns to win the receiving Triple Crown. He caught 127 passes for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns, setting Cincinnati Bengals single-season records for receptions and receiving yards.
Chase's ranking on Pete Prisco's list is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. He will look to continue his impressive form in the 2026 season and help the Bengals become championship contenders.
The Bengals' offseason defensive overhaul is expected to support an offense that has too often had to carry the team. With a healthy Burrow-Chase pairing, the Bengals are poised to make a strong run in the 2026 season.
Chase's ability to take over games and his trust with Burrow make him a key player for the Bengals. He will be crucial in the team's quest for success in the 2026 season.
The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, and Chase's performance will be a major factor in their success. With his impressive skills and work ethic, Chase is ready to lead the Bengals to victory in the 2026 season.