Coming into the season, many well expected that the likes of rookie quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones would be among the top contenders for the 2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Instead, it has been Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase who continues to bolster his formidable resume for the honor.

Chase came into the Bengals' Week 7 road game against the Baltimore Ravens with five receiving touchdowns on the season, which led all rookie wideouts. He added to his receiving touchdowns total during the game with one standout highlight-reel play.

Chase showed off his tremendous speed in the open field with a keen 82-yard receiving touchdown during the third quarter of the contest. He first broke off several tackle attempts from multiple Ravens defenders after clinching a crucial third down conversion. But he was not done yet, as he flew on by for a touchdown score that stretched Cincinnati's lead in the game.

Article Continues Below
More Cincinnati Bengals News
bengals, cincinnati bengals, bengals minicamp
3 hottest Cincinnati Bengals takes coming out of 2025 minicampGarrett Kerman ·
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals’ Orlando Brown Jr. weighs in on Trey Hendrickson contract disputeRichard Pereira ·
Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) reacts after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half at SoFi Stadium.
Adam Schefter reveals Trey Hendrickson Bengals offer falls way shortBen Strauss ·
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91)reacts to the missed field goal attempt by the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium.
Bengals lineman ‘very confident’ Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart will get signedBen Strauss ·
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) runs onto the field before the game against the Denver Broncos.
Bengals’ Orlando Brown makes ‘special’ claim about offenseJosh Davis ·
Two mystery players in the middle, Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins around them, Cincinnati Bengals logo in the background
2 Cincinnati Bengals in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicampEnzo Flojo ·

Chase is well on pace to record over 1,000 receiving yards and 10-plus receiving touchdowns in this campaign. This surely would boost his chances of coming away with this season's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

In the big picture, the Bengals front office sure must be pleased that quarterback Joe Burrow is finding grand success with Chase. This is far from new, especially as they tormented SEC defenses over LSU's national title-winning run in 2019.