Is Ja'Marr Chase Playing Today? Fantasy Football Injury Update For Week 7

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase got off to a relatively slow start this season. However, he has quickly ramped up his production and looks like one of the league's biggest stars once again. Just last week, the LSU product torched the New Orleans Saints for seven catches, 132 yards, and two touchdowns.

Unfortunately, as Week 7 gets underway, Chase's availability could be up in the air due to a hip injury.

Will Chase play in Week 7? What is his fantasy football outlook for this coming week?

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Is Ja'Marr Chase Injured or Playing in Week 7?

When the Bengals began preparing for the Falcons on Wednesday, Chase was a limited participant. He remained limited in practice on Thursday before logging a full session on Friday. This upgrade in status encouraged the Bengals to remove Chase from the injury report heading into the weekend. Barring a setback, the 22-year-old will be active against Atlanta on Sunday.

Ja'Marr Chase Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 7

Week 6 marked Chase's best game of the year as he caught seven passes while posting a career-high 132 yards and two touchdowns. He also posted an 83.5 PFF grade. When all was said and done, Chase cemented himself as the top receiver over Tee Higgins, prompted the Bengals' coaching staff to focus on a pass-heavy approach, and followed through with his expanded opportunity.

Although he faces competition from players like Higgins, Hayden Hurst, and Joe Mixon, it is clear that Ja'Marr Chase is the alpha playmaker in the Bengals' offense. He has hit his stride as of late, stringing together six consecutive double-digit fantasy finishes.

Chase and Higgins have shown that they can co-exist, so it's fair to view both as strong options in Week 7. However, Chase is the preferred choice and should be viewed as one of the most exciting fantasy receivers in Week 7 with Cooper Kupp, Justin Jefferson, and Stefon Diggs on bye.

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