2 min read • January 15, 2022
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The elite rookie wideout has a had a terrific year finishing the regular season 81 receptions for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Chase has an enticing matchup as he enters the playoffs against a Las. Vegas Raider team that lacks talent in the secondary due to injury.
Hard hitting strong safety Jonathan Abram is out for the season after dislocating his shoulder for the second time in his career. Projected top corner going into the season, Trayvon Mullen Jr has been placed on IR twice this season due to a bothersome toe injury leaving Las Vegas without their top two secondary pieces.
Bengals enjoyed a prolific offense season scoring 52 offensive touchdowns with 69.2% of them coming in the passing game. Paired with Cincinnati throwing for the 7th most passing yards in the NFL, expect a pass heavy approach.
The Raiders have relied on a stout run defense all year and this should open the door for more passing attempts as the Bengals may shy away from the run game early.
Expect QB Joe Burrow to throw to his college buddy on a consistent basis in the early wild card matchup and break his Fanduel prop of over 70 yards receiving.
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