Last week, the Cincinnati Bengals were able to improve their record to 5-3 after getting a big win over the Buffalo Bills.

However, the win might have come at a cost for the Bengals, as star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase suffered a back injury during the contest, and his status is questionable for the team’s matchup on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

On Sunday morning, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo revealed that Cincinnati will determine whether Chase can play against the Texans during the team’s pre-game warm-up (via Ian Rapoport on Twitter).

The Insiders on @NFLGameDay: #Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase will have to prove in warmups that he’s functional; #AZCardinals QB Kyler Murray will play, beginning one of the NFL’s most fascinating storylines; #Vikings QB Josh Dobbs, still living in a hotel, is set for start No. 2. pic.twitter.com/e8jfoDQcxr

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 12, 2023

Garafolo also reported that the Bengals top wide receiver has a “50-50 chance” to play on Sunday against Houston.

With their No. 2 wide receiver, Tee Higgins, already ruled out for the Week 10 contest with a hamstring injury, Cincinnati fans are hoping that Chase can find a way to suit up for the team when they take on the Texans.

Even though the Bengals have been one of the best teams in the NFL during the last few weeks, with five wins in their last six games, getting a win over Houston on Sunday won’t be a walk in the park, especially if Chase is unable to play.

With a 4-4 record heading into Week 10, the Texans have been one of the most surprising teams of the 2023 season so far.

Most figured Houston would struggle this year with rookie head coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud leading the way.

But Ryans and Stroud have this Texans team in contention to make the playoffs this season.

Needless to say, Sunday’s game will be a battle for Cincinnati, regardless of whether Chase plays or not.

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