When the Cincinnati Bengals are at full strength, they possess the talent and firepower to be a legitimate contender for the Super Bowl in the AFC, posing a significant threat to the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL playoffs.

However, the Bengals have struggled to maintain a clean bill of health throughout the regular season, which has hindered their ability to live up to expectations in recent years.

A pressing concern for the Bengals moving forward is the long-term health and durability of star quarterback Joe Burrow, who has been plagued by injuries that have kept him sidelined.

In addition to worrying about Burrow’s well-being, the Bengals are also dealing with a tense contract situation involving superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, which has become a significant distraction in Cincinnati.

The stalemate between the Bengals and Chase over a lucrative long-term extension has led to speculation that he might not be on the field when the 2024 NFL season kicks off. The situation took a dramatic turn when Chase posted a cryptic side-eyed picture of Burrow on his Instagram story, sparking widespread speculation about its meaning.

The enigmatic post has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many attempting to decipher its meaning.

Glad to see he’s joined the cryptic social media posts club.

— Cole Craycraft

You’d have more luck trying to ask him what it means. You’ll never figure out their cryptic tweets.

— Derrick Wills

my reaction to that post pic.twitter.com/2o7CLff52R

— J’Mol

I think it’s just two guys being silly

— _lotsovowels

It’s become a common trend in professional sports for star players to engage in mind games with the media and fans through cryptic social media posts, which can be either meaningful or utterly meaningless.

Unless the player decides to address the issue directly, the mystery often remains unsolved, leaving fans and pundits alike to continue speculating.