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CINCINNATI — Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a record-breaking first season in the NFL. The 21-year-old finished with 81 receptions for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns.

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Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a record-breaking first season in the NFL. The 21-year-old finished with 81 receptions for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns.