**Rivalry Runs Deep: Ja’Marr Chase Refuses to Utter Patrick Mahomes’ Name**
By Jake Fenner
Published: 16:36 EDT, 24 July 2024 | Updated: 17:00 EDT, 24 July 2024
The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs have been locked in a fierce rivalry in recent years, and it seems the tension is still simmering. In a recent interview, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase made it clear that he’s still salty about their past matchups, refusing to even say the name of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
When asked who the top player in the league was, Chase hesitated, saying, “He’s good. He’s amazing. He’s good. Not gonna lie.” But when pressed to say Mahomes’ name, he flatly refused, opting instead to give a nod to his own quarterback, Joe Burrow. “I’m salty, though. I’m a little salty. Two years in a row. I’m putting [Joe] Burrow first.”
The Bengals and Chiefs have a long history of intense matchups, including several heated battles in the AFC Championship game. In the 2021 season, the Bengals pulled off a stunning upset in Week 17, followed by an overtime win in the AFC title match. The following season saw the Bengals win in the regular season, but the Chiefs took revenge in the AFC title game rematch. Last season, the Chiefs dominated, taking a regular season victory as the Bengals failed to reach the playoffs.
The rivalry will heat up again in Week 2 when the Bengals travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. It’s clear that the bad blood between these two teams is still flowing strong, and fans can expect another intense battle when they meet again.
Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase refused to say the name of Patrick Mahomes in a Top 100 piece
The Kansas City Chiefs QB was named the top player in the NFL ahead of the 2024 campaign
The Bengals and Chiefs have a long and storied history, and it’s clear that their rivalry is far from over. With the 2024 season just around the corner, fans can expect more fireworks when these two teams meet again.
**Share or comment on this article:**
Bitter NFL star refuses to say Patrick Mahomes’ name during an interview amid intense rivalry ahead of new season