Ja’Marr Chase Set to Return in High-Stakes Bengals vs. Packers Showdown—What It Means for the Game

Joe Flacco steps under center for the Bengals today, stepping into some pretty sizable shoes in Green Bay. And here’s the kicker — his top target, Ja’Marr Chase, might just be the game-changer Cincinnati desperately needs, even though he’s been tagged as questionable with an illness. It’s a fresh playbook for this duo, barely days old since Flacco’s trade from Cleveland, yet having Chase on the field might tilt the scales, giving the Bengals a glimmer of hope in a rough patch. Let’s be real — three crushing losses without Joe Burrow? That’s a mountain to climb. And going up against the Packers, favored by nearly two touchdowns at Lambeau, is no walk in the park. But hey, football’s about those unexpected sparks, right? LEARN MORE

New Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco will have his No. 1 receiver on the field today in Green Bay.

Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who is listed as questionable with an illness, expects to play today, according to multiple reports.

Flacco and Chase haven’t had much time to work together in the days since Flacco arrived in Cincinnati in a trade from Cleveland, but any chance the Bengals have of pulling off an upset at Lambeau Field will be bolstered by Chase’s presence.

The Bengals have lost three straight blowouts since losing quarterback Joe Burrow for the season. It won’t be easy to get back on track today in Green Bay, where the Packers are 13.5-point favorites.