Is JaMarr Chase playing tonight? Bengals WR's status revealed for Week 17 game vs. Browns

Ja'Marr Chase had a stellar rookie campaign after he was selected fifth overall in the 2021 NFL draft. He hauled in 81 passes for 1,455 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. He has continued to improve since then and is among the league's top wide receivers in his fourth season.

The Bengals are set to face the Denver Broncos on Saturday at Paycor Stadium. All eyes will be on Chase to lead the offense and the Bengals' fragile playoff prospects may depend on it.

Exploring Ja'Marr Chase's availability status for Week 17

Ja'Marr Chase, who hasn't missed a game this season, is expected to be in action when the Cincinnati Bengals face the Denver Broncos in Week 17.

Chase is not dealing with any injury as he was not listed on the injury report this week. Barring any setbacks in the pregame warmups, he will start and play his usual WR1 role on Saturday.

Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist/left knee), who was listed on the injury report, is expected to join Chase in the Bengals' offense, even though he only participated in limited practices throughout the week. However, Tee Higgins is dealing with ankle and knee issues and is listed as questionable.

Defensive end Sam Hubbard (knee) and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness) have been ruled out.

How has Ja'Marr Chase performed this season?

Offensive Player of the Year candidate Ja'Marr Chase is expected to be selected for the first time in his career to the First Team All-Pro. Additionally, he has a chance to capture the NFL triple crown for the first time since Cooper Kupp of the LA Rams in 2021.

In 15 games, Chase has accumulated 1,510 yards from 108 receptions, including 16 TDs. In the last two games, he has caught 15 passes for 191 yards and one score, helping Cincinnati win both and maintain its hopes of making the playoffs.

Chase has helped turn the Bengals offense to one of the best in the NFL, but not without help, as Chase Brown, Burrow and Higgins have all been excellent this season.