NFL 2022: 3 wide receivers expected to have big sophomore seasons

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 12: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 18-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts #1 (not pictured) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

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NFL sophomore receivers: Ja’Marr Chase plans to have another dominant season

Scorching opposing defensive backs was easy for the Bengals’ leading receiver last year.

After an explosive rookie season, Louisiana State University’s former star has already made a name for himself in the league. Ja’Marr Chase finished last season ranked fourth in receiving yards, third in total touchdowns, and second in yards per catch.

His performances on the field helped carry his team to Super Bowl LVI.

Chase’s four receptions for eighty-nine yards came in a losing effort against the Los Angeles Rams, an incentive to work even harder this season.

The connection between Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase has taken the Bengals to new heights. After spending several seasons at the bottom of the preseason projections, the Bengals are now favorites for this season.

If their sophomore receiver continues to score, the Bengals will remain a dangerous team.

Finding a reliable target is hard for NFL quarterbacks. Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, and Miami Dolphins have made it their goal to enhance their productivity in the air during the 2021 NFL Draft.

If all teams get a productive season from their sophomore receivers, their chances of clinching a playoff berth are high.

As teams prepare to stop these dangerous wide-outs, they will focus on remaining a threat.

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