Reports: Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase expected to miss 4-6 weeks with hip injury

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetOctober 27, 2022 - 5:03pm

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase lines up against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a hip injury, according to multiple reports.

Bengals’ WR Ja’Marr Chase injured his hip vs the Saints, aggravated it last week and now will be sidelined. https://t.co/722JvPkywa

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2022

Rest and rehab for Ja’Marr Chase. No surgery, but lots of work ahead. https://t.co/9rqQyrUnob

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 27, 2022

The 2021 Offensive Rookie of the Year sustained the injury in the Bengals' Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints and aggravated it in the team's Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

It's possible Chase could land on the injured reserve in the coming days, according NFL Network's Mike Garofolo.

the 22-year-old put forth a great effort against the Falcons, catching eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns.

Chase has caught 47 of his 74 targets for 605 yards and six touchdowns in the 2022 season.

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