Ja'Marr Chase Start or sit, Week 5

This week's outlook

Chase is questionable for Week 5, so confirm his status before kickoff. Miami's secondary allows plenty of passing volume, setting up well if he plays, but his recent output has swung from a 96-yard, one-TD game to just 2 catches for 12 yards. At $8,100, treat him as a game-time decision rather than a lock.

Recent form

2026 season (6 games): 35 rec · 385 rec yds

• Wk 5@ MIAW 31-246 rec, 77 rec yds, 1 rec TD16.7 pts
• Wk 4vs JAXL 17-223 rec, 27 rec yds4.2 pts
• Wk 3@ PITL 27-309 rec, 98 rec yds, 1 rec TD20.3 pts
• Wk 2@ HOUW 20-67 rec, 75 rec yds, 2 rec TD23.0 pts
• Wk 1vs TBW 33-272 rec, 12 rec yds2.2 pts

Season by season

Ja'Marr Chase: quick answers

Who does Ja'Marr Chase play in week 5?

Ja'Marr Chase faces Miami Dolphins with the Cincinnati Bengals.

What is Ja'Marr Chase's DraftKings salary?

$8,100 for week 5.

What's happening with Ja'Marr Chase

• Ja'Marr Chase delivered a highlight-reel touchdown catch that stood out enough to elicit an emotional reaction from the broadcast booth, with announcer Eric Collins' voice cracking as he called the play. The grab added to Chase's reputation as one of the league's most dynamic receivers and provided another momentum-building moment for his offense.

  Sun, Oct 11, 3:46 PM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Bengals wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both carry questionable tags heading into Week 5. Their availability remains uncertain ahead of Sunday's game, leaving Cincinnati's receiving corps in flux. A final decision on whether either suits up is expected closer to kickoff.

  Sun, Oct 11, 8:00 AM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ja'Marr Chase is back at practice for the Bengals, a key step toward clearing the NFL's concussion protocol. His return brings Cincinnati closer to having its top receiver fully available again, pending final clearance before he's cleared to play.

  Thu, Oct 8, 1:56 PM ET·Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were both held out of Wednesday's practice, part of a group of six Bengals absent from the session. No reason for their absences has been confirmed, leaving their status for the upcoming game unclear heading into the rest of the week.

  Wed, Oct 7, 4:30 PM ET·Source:Yahoo Sports·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both facing questionable status ahead of Cincinnati's Week 5 matchup against Miami, attention has turned to Dohnte Meyers as a potential fill-in option. Should either starter sit out, Meyers could see expanded playing time and increased target share, making him a name worth monitoring for fantasy purposes.

  Wed, Oct 7, 4:03 PM ET·Source:DraftKings Network·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Ja'Marr Chase in our articles

• Team previewCincinnati Bengals (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Miami Dolphins (0-4): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:42 PM ET

• Team previewMiami Dolphins (0-4) Week 5 Preview vs Cincinnati Bengals (2-2): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:14 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) vs. Miami Dolphins (0-4) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 11:57 AM ET