Despite quarterback changes and a struggling team, Chase delivered another elite season.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase continues to separate himself from the rest of the league, and he has the numbers to back it up.
Chase is the only receiver in the NFL to post at least 1,400 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons, a feat that speaks to his ability to produce at an elite level no matter the circumstances.
The fifth-year receiver finished the 2025 campaign with 125 receptions for 1,412 yards and eight touchdowns while playing through a challenging season that saw the Bengals go 6-11 and miss the playoffs for the third straight year.
That came on the heels of his dominant 2024 season where he led the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and touchdowns (17) to win the Triple Crown.
A Season of Consistency
What makes Chase's 2025 numbers even more impressive is the instability around him.
He caught passes from three different quarterbacks this season, including Joe Burrow, Jake Browning, and Joe Flacco, yet still managed to put together another dominant year.
Chase recorded seven games with at least 100 receiving yards, which set a new single-season franchise record.
His production helped him earn his second First-Team All-Pro selection and his fifth straight Pro Bowl nod, putting him in rare company within the Bengals organization.
Chase became just the fifth player in team history to receive multiple First-Team All-Pro honors, joining legends like Anthony Munoz and Chad Johnson.
What Went Wrong for the Bengals
Despite Chase's elite play, Cincinnati struggled to find wins and finished third in the AFC North.
The defense was a major issue throughout the year, ranking 30th in points allowed per game at 28.9 and finishing last in the NFL against the run.
When asked about what went wrong, Chase kept it simple but direct. "It's pretty obvious," Chase said after the season.
He believes the problems are fixable but stopped short of pointing fingers at any one area or person.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The Bengals now face a critical offseason as they try to build around their star trio of Burrow, Chase, and Tee Higgins.
Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin has already made it clear that fixing the defense is the top priority, and the team will hold the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chase signed a four-year, $161 million contract extension before the season, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league at the time.
That kind of commitment shows the Bengals know what they have in their star wideout, and now it's on the front office to surround him with enough talent to get back to the postseason.