Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase looks to exploit Panthers secondary that has allowed 7 TDs in 3 games

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase runs from Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil, right, during a 41-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jeff Dean]

The winless Cincinnati Bengals are in desperate need of a victory and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase could be the player to help them get one. Chase will face a Carolina Panthers secondary that has allowed seven touchdowns this season. The Bengals standout is coming off a big game on Monday against the Washington Commanders with six receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Chase showed that familiar big-play flash that has made him one of the league’s top receivers. But the Panthers have momentum on their side, coming off a 36-22 rout of the Raiders last week as backup quarterback Andy Dalton threw three TD passes. Dalton looks to keep that momentum going against his former team on Sunday.