CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver was recognized after a record-setting performance last Thursday night.

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Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after setting a new franchise record of 16 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cincinnati beat the Steelers, 33-31.

This is Chase’s fifth career AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.

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His 16 catches are the most by any NFL player this season.

Chase was also voted as the FedEx Air & Ground Player for Week 7.

Cincinnati’s next game will be on Sunday when they host the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. The game will be televised here on Channel 7.

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