Report: Ja'Marr Chase will miss time with a separated shoulder

NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports that Chase separated his shoulder Saturday, keeping him out at least until Sunday's game against the Steelers.

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The Bengals, who are still in playoff contention without quarterback Joe Burrow, keep taking hits. They must now do it without star receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

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Zac Taylor, Bengals coach, called Chase day-to-day Sunday. Chase appears to be week-to-week. With 10:33 left, he left after a 24-yard reception on 50 of 70 snaps.

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Without Chase, the Bengals will rely on Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Trenton Irwin, Andrei Iosivas, and Charlie Jones.

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The Bengals have won three straight with Jake Browning at quarterback after a 16-10 loss to the Steelers in Week 12 in his first start.

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The LSU product hasn't missed a game this year and is healthy. Over 14 games, he has caught 93 passes for 1,156 yards and 7 touchdowns.

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If the 23-year-old misses the expected time, Tee Higgins will likely play WR1 while Tyler Boyd, tight ends Irv Smith Jr., Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample continue to play.

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