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Bengals Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase Refuses to Say Patrick Mahomes' Name During NFL Top 100 Interview

Ja'Marr Chase is admittedly "salty."

James Rapien

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) turns downfield after completing a catch in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) turns downfield after completing a catch in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY
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CINCINNATI — Don't ask Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase about Patrick Mahomes. He isn't going to say his name.

It's a level of petty that anyone can respect, especially considering the Bengals-Chiefs rivalry is one of the best in all of sports.

"I'm not saying him," Chase said when asked about the No. 1 player in the NFL. "I give credit when it's due, but I'm not saying his name ... I'm not saying his name brother I'm sorry. I'm not saying his name. He's good. He's amazing. He's good. Not gonna lie."

Everyone knows that Mahomes holds the crown as the NFL's top player after leading the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl wins. The Bengals and Chiefs have quickly become a great rivalry. It's one that will be renewed in Week 2 when Cincinnati travels to Kansas City.

As for Chase's vote? He voted for Joe Burrow.

"I'm salty though. Little salty," Chase said. "Two years in a row. I'm putting (Joe) Burrow first."

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.  

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