Week 11 was not memorable for Ja’Marr Chase. The WR picked up the first suspension of his career for spitting on Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey. As a result, he was suspended from Paycor Stadium in Week 12 when the Bengals went against the Patriots. Although he was suspended, the WR did not let the day go to waste. He practiced privately at the University of Cincinnati’s new $134 million Sheakley Indoor Practice Facility. When asked about the facility, Chase said that he was impressed.

“He [Ja’Marr Chase] came away impressed when I asked him about it today,” Dan Hoard tweeted recently.

The new facility was inaugurated in June. It is a 210,000 square-foot complex, featuring not only a 120-yard football turf but also facilities for other sports and an athletics performance centre. There are players’ lounges, dining halls, equipment rooms, meeting rooms, and even a content studio for social media. It was the perfect spot for the WR to practice in silence.

While Chase has a new favorite, his unsportsmanlike actions were also penalized apart from the suspension. He was fined $507,156, which is the total of his one week’s pay and active bonus. Ja’Marr Chase’s absence was felt on the field as the Bengals came up short against the Patriots.

Amid the WR’s suspension and private practice, the Bengals have received some great news.

Joe Burrow is returning this week

The long wait is finally over for the Bengals fans! After more than two months, Joe Burrow has been cleared to step onto the gridiron. Joe Burrow is anticipated to return against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. Bengals HC confirmed the star QB’s return on Thursday.

According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Zac Taylor said, “He looks like he’s in good shape to be ready to go.”

Burrow suffered a toe injury on his left foot in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was cleared for practice on Monday and expected to return this week. His return will be the best gift for Cincinnati. Before his injury, the team was 2-0 in the league. However, after that, they went downhill, registering 8 losses and 1 win.

With the dream of reaching the playoffs almost over, the Cincinnati Bengals will prefer to end the season on a firm note. They will have both Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow against the Ravens. The expectations are riding high for their returns. Everyone is waiting to see whether their addition can finally bring the Bengals back to their winning ways.