Ja’Marr Chase isn’t just rewriting the Bengals’ record books - he’s carving out a place in NFL history, one milestone at a time.
Despite a tough season in Cincinnati, Chase has continued to shine as one of the league’s most consistent and electric playmakers. On Sunday, in a dominant win over the Dolphins, the fifth-year wideout added another remarkable achievement to his already stacked résumé.
With his performance, Chase stepped out of a two-man club that previously only included him and Hall of Famer Randy Moss. Both had surpassed 6,500 receiving yards and 50 touchdowns in their first five NFL seasons - already elite company.
But Chase took it a step further, becoming the first receiver in league history to pair those numbers with 500+ receptions in that same span. That’s not just production - that’s sustained excellence at a level few have ever reached.
What makes Chase’s run even more impressive is how reliable he’s been. He’s topped 1,000 receiving yards in every season since entering the league, and he’s on pace to hit the 7-touchdown mark for the fifth straight year.
That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident. It takes elite talent, sure - but also durability, discipline, and a whole lot of toughness.
Chase has battled through his share of injuries, but he’s rarely missed time. He’s suited up for 76 games over five seasons, an ironman streak by today’s standards, especially for a receiver who plays with such physicality and explosiveness.
At just 25, Chase is already setting a bar that future stars will be chasing for years. The league is full of young, talented wideouts - but for now, Ja’Marr Chase stands alone.