The Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) will tackle the Inexperienced Bay Packers (2-1-1) Sunday at Lambeau Area in Week 6, with newly acquired quarterback Joe Flacco beginning. Acquired through commerce from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, Flacco will substitute Jake Browning, who led Cincinnati in Burrow’s absence for the previous three video games.
Recovering from an sickness earlier within the week, All-Professional large receiver Ja’Marr Chase is anticipated to play, offering Flacco with a prime goal within the passing recreation, NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday evening. The 25-year-old was listed as questionable after leaving observe Thursday for relaxation however participated in Friday’s workforce walk-through earlier than being despatched house.
Over the primary 5 video games in 2025, Chase has caught 32 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 11.7 yards per reception on 45 targets. In Week 5, he caught six catches for 110 yards and two second-half touchdowns. This season, he ranks among the many league’s prime 10 in receptions and receiving yards regardless of Burrow’s absence.
Final season, Chase achieved the receiving triple crown, main the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, and earned All-Professional honors. He has been chosen to 4 Professional Bowls in his 4 NFL seasons and signed a four-year, $161 million contract extension with the Bengals in March 2025. In his first 4 seasons, Chase has appeared in 62 video games, beginning 61, and set Bengals single-season information in 2024 with 127 catches (tied for ninth in NFL historical past), 1,708 receiving yards, and 17 landing receptions (tied with Carl Pickens).
Flacco, who has thrown to 3 totally different quarterbacks this season in Cincinnati, expressed pleasure about working with Chase and fellow large receiver Tee Higgins. The Bengals are aiming to stay aggressive for a playoff spot whereas Burrow recovers from a turf toe harm sustained in Week 2 in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
At 4:25 p.m. EST Sunday, Cincinnati will take the sphere at Lambeau Area, relying on Flacco and Chase to place an finish to their three-game dropping streak.