Overview
- Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase was diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out of Sunday's Week 4 game at Paycor Stadium after Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones grabbed his facemask and linebacker Ventrell Miller delivered a follow-up hit.
- The facemask was flagged on the play and Chase walked to the medical tent before going to the locker room for further evaluation, finishing the game with three catches for 26–27 yards.
- Jacksonville converted Cincinnati turnovers into points to win 22-17, a result that was shaped by Chase's exit and two Bengals interceptions that the Jaguars turned into scoring opportunities.
- Tee Higgins and secondary targets saw larger workloads with Chase out, a shift that exposed Cincinnati's thin receiving depth and could affect play-calling and personnel decisions if Chase misses additional time.
- Chase must pass each step of the NFL concussion protocol, including independent evaluation, for clearance which makes his status for the Oct. 11 Week 5 game in Miami uncertain and worth watching for roster and fantasy implications.