Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase recently shared his thoughts on his career rivalries during a media availability on Thursday, prompting pushback from fans on social media.
Since entering the league in 2021, Chase has recorded a 4-5 regular-season record against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Against the Kansas City Chiefs, the wide receiver has posted a 3-3 record, which includes a 1-1 mark in the playoffs during the AFC Championship Game.
When asked to identify the biggest rivalries of his career so far, Chase gravitated toward Kansas City, stating “They’re way higher than that.” according to MySportsUpdate.
The remarks quickly drew widespread criticism from supporters across the platform.
One user giggled that “Both teams own the Bengals” per KoltonEMAW.
Another sneered that “Dude is stuck in the past” according to Taylor Witt.
Others maintained that the matchup cannot be considered a true rivalry.
One commenter noted that “The Bungles have been pathetic for decades” per jerelyt.
Another reminded observers that “the Steelers are up 30 wins all time” according to Pittsburgh_Jerm.
An additional critic pointed out that it “Can’t be a rivalry if it’s constantly one-sided” per Br0dieLowry.
During the same media session, Chase also looked back at giving double middle fingers to Minkah Fitzpatrick during a 2022 loss to Pittsburgh, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
Chase admitted he would consider repeating the gesture in the Super Bowl.