Ja'Marr Chase is on the verge of a historic season, with NFL Legend Torry Holt predicting he can break Calvin Johnson's single-season receiving yards record.
What drives the prediction?
Chase's past performances, including his 1,708 yards in 2024, make him a strong candidate to surpass Johnson's 1,964 yards.
He has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of his five NFL seasons, with a strong connection to quarterback Joe Burrow.
Why it matters for Ja'Marr Chase
A healthy Joe Burrow is crucial to Chase's success, as seen in their 2024 season when Burrow led the league in passing yards with 4,918 yards and touchdowns with 43.
Chase won the receiving Triple Crown that year, leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
What comes next?
The Cincinnati Bengals have upgraded their defense and are looking to maximize the Burrow-Chase duo in the 2026 season.
Chase remains in his prime, and with Burrow's health entering training camp, they are poised to drive the offense.
The Bengals open the 2026 regular season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium.
And with their strong passing attack, they may not need to carry every game, but Chase's record attempt will depend on Burrow's health.
So the stage is set for a historic season, with Chase aiming to break Johnson's record and lead the Bengals to a Super Bowl title.
The Bengals believe they are better equipped to compete for a Super Bowl title with their upgraded defense and healthy quarterback.
Chase's connection with Burrow has consistently been the foundation of Cincinnati's offense, and they have already led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance and an AFC Championship Game appearance.
In 2019, Burrow won the Heisman Trophy and led LSU to a national championship, while Chase caught 84 passes for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Torry Holt, a college football Hall of Fame receiver, thinks Chase has a legitimate shot at breaking the record, saying "If I had to guess, with a healthy Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, I think, would be first.