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Ja’Marr Chase may’ve saved the Bengals’ season and he didn’t even need to catch a pass to do it

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has had better games against the Baltimore Ravens. None of what Chase did on the field, however, was as impactful as what he did on the sidelines in the locker room.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 10:25 PM
Ja’Marr Chase may’ve saved the Bengals’ season and he didn’t even need to catch a pass to do it
Key Things to Know
  • Writer John Sheeran argues that Ja'Marr Chase's halftime speech catalyzed Cincinnati's season-saving turnaround against Baltimore.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals overcame a 13-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13.
  • Cincinnati scored 35 unanswered points in the second half after managing just two first downs early on.
The Story in 60 Seconds

John Sheeran of A to Z Sports argues that Ja'Marr Chase's fiery halftime leadership may have saved the Cincinnati Bengals' season during their 35-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Trailing 13-0 at halftime with only two first downs, Chase delivered an impassioned locker room speech demanding that the offense step up and make plays.

The Bengals responded by scoring 35 unanswered points in the second half, spurred by key catches from Tee Higgins and a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Mike Gesicki. Chase, who finished the game with five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown, continued urging his teammates on from the sidelines throughout the comeback.

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