Ja’Marr Chase Wins NFL Receiving Triple Crown, Joins Elite Group

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase made history this season by winning the NFL‘s receiving triple crown, leading the league in receptions, yards, and touchdown catches. Chase is just the third player to achieve this feat in the 21st century and the fifth in over 50 years. His remarkable performance came despite the Bengals missing the playoffs, a rarity for triple crown winners.

Chase finished the season with 127 receptions, 1,708 yards, and 17 touchdowns, joining an exclusive club that includes Cooper Kupp (2021), Steve Smith (2005), Jerry Rice (1990), and Sterling Sharpe (1992). Notably, Sharpe was the last player to win the triple crown for a non-playoff team, a fact that sparked a humorous moment on ESPN‘s *First Take*.

During a segment on Monday, Shannon Sharpe attempted to stump co-host Dan Orlovsky with trivia about the last triple crown winner to miss the playoffs. Orlovsky immediately responded, ‘Your brother,’ referring to Sterling Sharpe, Shannon’s brother. The exchange left Sharpe momentarily stunned, providing a lighthearted moment for viewers.

Chase’s achievement highlights his dominance in a season where the Bengals struggled early, starting 0-3 before rallying to finish 9-8. Despite their late surge, Cincinnati fell short of a playoff berth, making Chase’s individual success even more impressive.

Sterling Sharpe, who accomplished the feat in 1992 with the Green Bay Packers, remains the only other player in the last half-century to win the triple crown for a non-playoff team. Chase’s performance solidifies his place among the NFL’s elite receivers and sets the stage for a promising future.