The rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals has emerged as a notable non-divisional matchup in the NFL. Although this season’s encounter may not carry the same significance as some of their recent high-stakes clashes, Ja’Marr Chase injected excitement into their Week 17 game.
When queried about the Chiefs’ secondary, the Bengals’ wide receiver offered a straightforward assessment, stating, “If I’m being honest, nothing.” Unfazed by the potential impact of his words on his opponents, Chase remarked, “They could take it how they want to take it. I don’t care.”
Addressing Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, a former Cincinnati college player, Chase didn’t offer lavish praise. “I don’t even know who that is. Is that No. 6? I don’t know, man. Just a guy to me. He ain’t Jessie Bates to me. Do you want me to go into comparisons? It’s not the same. Just saying.”
While Chase seemed to commend Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed as “the best player on their team,” he attributed this distinction to the perceived gap in skill level with other defensive backs. “That’s why they double everybody because they can’t do it one-on-one,” Chase asserted.
Adding to his comments, Chase expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, “(The Chiefs) know I’m good. They know how to play us. That’s what it is, but it’s not like they got a superstar on their defense.”
