Ja’Marr Chase left the game for a concussion evaluation in the second quarter, but the Bengals were still able to finish the drive, putting their first points on the board against the Jaguars. That’s a gut punch for any team, seeing their star receiver head to the locker room, but credit to the squad for responding immediately to tie the score.
The Play That Sent Chase Off The Field
Chase went down after making a four-yard catch, and it was a tough hit. Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones was flagged for a facemask penalty on the tackle, which just adds insult to injury. Chase got checked out in the medical tent right there on the sideline before heading back to the locker room for further evaluation. The Bengals quickly announced the big man is officially being evaluated for a concussion. Talk about a tense moment in the game.
Early Game Score And Chase’s Impact
Before his departure, Chase had already snagged three catches for 26 yards. This all went down after the Jaguars had opened the scoring late in the first quarter with a 55-yard field goal from Cam Little. Even with Chase gone and the air sucked out of the stadium, Evan McPherson stepped up and nailed a 29-yard field goal. That tied the game at 3-3 with 10 minutes still to go in the first half. It shows some real resilience to answer like that, even if the biggest concern right now has to be Chase’s health.
It’s a scary situation whenever a star like Ja’Marr Chase goes off for a concussion evaluation, and you know everyone’s holding their breath for an update. The Bengals showed some grit to tie it up right after he left, but the entire focus now shifts to getting some news on their dynamic wideout.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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