Ja'Marr Chase was not happy with the first-half display the Cincinnati Bengals put out on the field against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon. It resulted in the star receiver expressing a loud and clear message to everyone in the locker room.

Going into the game, Cincinnati had a 3-2 record. Chase and the squad yearn to get back to the playoffs after last appearing in 2022. Boasting health on offense, their ceiling looks better than it has been in past seasons.

They had a slow start against their division rival, being scoreless at halftime. Despite this, they stormed back as they torched Baltimore for the rest of the game. Chase reflected on the offense's return to form after the game, revealing what he said to his teammates in the locker room during the halftime break.

“I came in here screaming: somebody's got to make a play for us,” Chase said, per reporter Jeremy Rauch.

"I came in here screaming: somebody's got to make a play for us."

Strong reaction from Ja'Marr Chase on his halftime message to the team (via @GSorrentinoTV).#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/4acLRz3P11

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) October 25, 2026

How Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals played against Ravens

Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals are making noise in a competitive AFC North Division. Their blowout win over the Ravens will be beneficial to their position in the playoff picture later down the road.

Baltimore had the initial upper hand over Cincinnati, leading 13-0 at halftime. The Bengals fired back with sheer offensive dominance, torching the Ravens by scoring the last 35 points of the day.

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Joe Burrow was relentless with his passing, allowing his star receivers to flourish. He completed 22 out of 30 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns.

Chase Brown led the run game with 11 carries for 39 yards, while Samaje Perine rushed four times for 16 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins led receivers with six catches for 148 yards and a touchdown. Chase came next with five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown, while Drew Sample and Mike Gesicki caught touchdown passes.

The Bengals will look forward to their next matchup, being at home. They host the Tennessee Titans in Week 8 as kickoff commences on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET.