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Newer update on Ja'Marr Chase: Week 5 injuries: McLaurin, Chase/Higgins, Jefferson/Addison

Ja'Marr Chase injury update: Remains in concussion protocol ahead of Week 5 vs. Dolphins

Ja'Marr Chase remains in the NFL's concussion protocol ahead of Cincinnati's Week 5 road game against the Miami Dolphins.

By Cole Hartwell
Ja'Marr Chase
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Ja’Marr Chase remains in concussion protocol as of Wednesday, according to Underdog NFL. Chase did not practice Wednesday, and was seen in pads with a helmet before Thursday’s practice.

What happened

Chase remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, per Underdog NFL. He did not practice on Wednesday, and on Thursday he was seen in pads with a helmet before practice, according to Underdog NFL.

Context

Chase has played in four games this season, recording 21 receptions for 212 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns on 28 targets. He has 60.2 PPR points this season. In Week 4, Chase played 20% of snaps and finished with 5.7 PPR points on three receptions for 27 yards, leaving with a concussion.

Chase is listed as LWR2 on the Bengals’ depth chart. Sleeper currently tags him as questionable with a concussion, but that is Sleeper’s own listing and not the team’s game status for the coming game.

Timeline

On October 4, Tee Higgins suffered an adductor injury on Sunday, according to Ben Baby via Underdog NFL.

On October 7, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Ja’Marr Chase was in concussion protocol and that Tee Higgins was battling an adductor strain. Dohnte Meyers had a breakout game in Week 4 with seven catches for 82 yards on nine targets after Chase left with a concussion.

Depth chart

Tee Higgins is RWR1 on the Bengals’ depth chart and has 71.1 PPR points this season on 25 receptions for 401 yards and one touchdown. Dohnte Meyers is SWR3 and has 24.9 PPR points on 11 catches for 129 yards. Mitch Tinsley is SWR4 with 7.9 PPR points in one game.

What’s next

The Bengals play on the road against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 11, in Week 5. The game has not yet been played.

Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) seen in pads with helmet before practice Thursday.

Ja'Marr Chase (concussion), Tee Higgins (groin, neck) officially don't practice Wednesday.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Chase remains in protocol and his status for Week 5 is uncertain. He did not practice Wednesday, a negative sign, but he was seen in pads before Thursday’s practice, which could indicate progress. Fantasy managers should monitor practice reports later this week. If Chase is out, Tee Higgins would step into the lead receiver role. Higgins has 71.1 PPR points this season and is projected for 13.2 in Week 5. Dohnte Meyers, who had seven catches for 82 yards after Chase left in Week 4, would likely see an expanded role and is a deep-league flex option. Chase is projected for 17.4 PPR points if active, but that is optimistic given the protocol. Have a pivot ready.

Quick answers

What is Ja'Marr Chase's injury status?

Ja'Marr Chase remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, according to Underdog NFL.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Cincinnati Bengals depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Will Shipley, Dohnte Meyers lead Week 5 waiver wire pickups (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Tee Higgins Suffers Adductor Injury on Sunday (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) seen in pads with helmet before practice Thursday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  7. Ja'Marr Chase (concussion), Tee Higgins (groin, neck) officially don't practice Wednesday. (X (@UnderdogNFL))
  8. Ja'Marr Chase remains in concussion protocol. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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