Is Ja'Marr Chase playing today? Bengals WR's status revealed for Week 16 clash vs. Browns

Despite their overall lackluster season, the Cincinnati Bengals' offense, especially quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase have been outstanding. In the last six games, they have helped the team average an impressive 34 points.

Chase's Bengals (6-8) are holding onto a little chance of making the playoffs heading into Week 16 despite their consistently strong offensive performances; they must win all of their remaining games to have any shot at all. The Cleveland Browns, who are 3-11 on the season, will be trying to play spoiler against Cincinnati this week when they face off at Paycor Stadium.

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Exploring Ja'Marr Chase's availability for Week 16 vs. Cleveland Browns

Ja'Marr Chase has not missed any game for the Bengals this season and is expected to play again at Paycor Stadium when Cincinnati hosts the Cleveland Browns in Week 16.

Chase did not appear on the team's injury report during the week, suggesting he's not dealing with any injury concerns. He will start and assume his typical WR1 role in the Bengals' offense in their crucial game on Sunday, barring any last-minute injuries.

QB Joe Burrow (right wrist/left knee) and WR Tee Higgins (knee), who both appeared on the injury report during the week, will join Chase in Cincy's offense on Sunday despite both only logging limited practice participation on Friday.

However, the Bengals have ruled out defensive end Sam Hubbard (knee), tight end Tanner Hudson (knee), and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness) for the game, while also designating offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (fibula), guard Alex Cappa (concussion), wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) as questionable.

How has Ja'Marr Chase performed this season?

Ja'Marr Chase is in the running for Offensive Player of the Year and is expected to receive the first First-Team All-Pro selection of his career this season.

Chas is also on track to win the coveted receiving triple crown. He leads the league with 102 receptions, 1,413 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns. He also averages a career-high 100.9 receiving yards per game.

Chase has turned the Bengals offense into one of the most effective in the league with the assistance of running back Chase Brown, quarterback Joe Burrow, and wideout Tee Higgins.

Ja'Marr Chase was held to an extent in the passing game when he faced the Browns defense in Week 7. He only managed five catches for 55 yards and one touchdown in that game. He will be looking to go off against the same defense on Sunday as he has already done many times this season.