Watch: Ja'Marr Chase evades multiple Chiefs players to score an incredible 72-yd TD
Ja'Marr Chase is hands down one of the best rookie wide receivers that has ever played in the NFL. He is solidifying his stellar debut campaign by constantly making plays for Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs were locked in an AFC battle with heavy playoff implications. The Bengals looked to secure the AFC North, while the Chiefs had aspirations to lockup their #1 seed.
Cincinnati ultimately prevailed in a close-fought game, beating Kansas City 34-31. Ja'Marr Chase helped pad the score early on for the Bengals by breaking off an impressive 72-yard TD catch.
What happened during the Ja'Marr Chase 72-yard TD?
The Bengals started their play at the 28-yard line in their territory. Joe Burrow threw a slant pass to Ja'Marr Chase, who carved open the entire Chiefs defense with a devastating juke move. Chase then proceeded to turn on the jets and speed away, taking it to the house.
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Ja'Marr Chase has certainly put the league on notice as one of the fastest players around. He burned right past the entire Chiefs' secondary as he cruised into the endzone for a score.
Chase finished the game with 3 touchdowns on 11 receptions as he racked up 266 yards, a new NFL rookie record for receiving yards in a single game. Chase's 2021 season performance speaks for itself as he leads the league among all rookie wide receivers.
Chase scored his 11th and 12th touchdowns of the season in the first half against the Chiefs, which puts him squarely in the conversation as one of the top receivers in the league this season.
Ja'Marr Chase just hit the jets. My word.
Turns an intermediate throw into a 72-yard TD.
The Bengals lucked out completely by being able to draft Chase when they did. Pairing his skillset with that of Joe Burrow has paid huge dividends for the team. The Bengals are currently 9-5 and could secure their AFC North title with a win today, provided the Baltimore Ravens lose.
The Chiefs are a tough team and it took everyone on the Bengals playing at the highest level to best the #1 team in the AFC. However, Chase was a standout and following today's performance he will surely be right back in the Offensive Rookie of the Year conversation.