Bengals coach acknowledges need for more Ja'Marr Chase involvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher recognized a mistake in his team’s usage of Ja'Marr Chase following their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. Chase had a quiet performance, catching only two passes for 12 yards. Pitcher stated they need to target Chase more in the passing game, emphasizing his ability as a top receiver. The Bengals' next challenge comes against the Houston Texans in Week 2, where they aim to better utilize Chase and Tee Higgins in their offensive strategy.
- •Cincinnati defeated Tampa Bay 33-27 in their season opener.
- •Ja'Marr Chase had only two receptions for 12 yards against the Buccaneers.
- •Dan Pitcher admitted the need to involve Chase more in the offense.
- •The Bengals face the Texans in Week 2 on the road.
- •Pitcher noted that defenses choose how to handle both Chase and Higgins.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals coach admits Ja’Marr Chase mistake 3 days after win over Buccaneers
"Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher admitted he made a Ja'Marr Chase mistake at practice.
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