cincinnati bengals That's what wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase said before, during and after Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
In the week leading up to the game, Chase said Kansas City “didn't have a game.” jalen ramsey'' and said it was only “adding fire'' to the rivalry.
Officials stand between Chiefs safety Mike Edwards and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Dec. 31, 2023. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
During the second quarter on Sunday, 25-17. kansas city victoryChase was given an unnecessary roughness penalty after getting into a shoving match with Chiefs cornerback Rajarius Snead.
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After the game, Chase continued to talk.
“It's just a bunch of crap. I can't stand it,” Chase said after the match when asked about the scuffle with Sneed.
When asked who instigated the trash talk, Chase added: “I started it.” “All of their defense was mad at me. It started from the start of the game. You saw it. Everybody saw it. That's what I want to do.”
Chase also seemed to double down on his criticism of Kansas City's secondary, saying the Chiefs' defense “has a good front line. That's it.”
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase tries for a first down while guarded by Chiefs defensive tackle Tashaun Wharton on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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The star wide receiver had three catches for 41 yards as Cincinnati fell to 8-8 on the season with the loss. playoff contention.
“There were words during the game,” Snead said after the game, according to the Kansas City Star. “But check out the stats.”
It was a frustrating season for Cincinnati, who lost their quarterback. Joe Burrow He injured his wrist in mid-November, ending his season.
The Bengals won three straight games to improve to 8 wins and 6 losses, but lost their remaining two games.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor celebrates with Jake Browning after scoring a touchdown at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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“He's one of the best players on the planet,” head coach Zac Taylor said of Burrow. “The only team that deals with losing players. I'm proud of this team for continuing to fight. I'm proud of Jake for the way he played.” [Browning] I stepped in and continued to lead. This team didn't lie down for anyone. The last two weeks haven't gone as planned, but that doesn't mean I'm not proud of what they did. ”
Kansas City clinched its eighth consecutive AFC West title with the win in Week 17.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
