Story byAlex FrankSat, January 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM UTC·1 min readWhen you think about the season Ja’Marr Chase had in 2025, it’s remarkable the numbers he was able to put up without Joe Burrow for nine games and an offensive line that wasn’t very good at the start of the season. Chase finished the season with 125 receptions for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns. Those numbers rank third, fourth, and tied for 11th in the NFL. It was a season filled with adversity, with Chase going, at one point, eight straight games without a touchdown reception, serving a one-game suspension for spitting at Steelers’ cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and being visibly frustrated at the Bengals’ inability to close out games. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementStill, though, ESPN’s Seth Walder listed Chase at No.