Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase Declares Himself NFL's Top Receiver
Ahead of a Crucial Game Against the Vikings, Chase Stakes His Claim, Despite Strong Seasons from Other Contenders
- Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, has declared himself as the best wide receiver in the NFL, ahead of his former college teammate and Minnesota Vikings star, Justin Jefferson.
- Chase and Jefferson, both former LSU Tigers, will face off in a crucial game this Saturday as their teams, both with 7-6 records, vie for playoff spots.
- Despite a season-ending injury to his quarterback, Joe Burrow, Chase has had a strong season with 89 receptions for 1,092 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Jefferson, despite being limited by injuries this season, has had a significant impact when healthy, with 38 receptions for 598 yards and three touchdowns.
- Other names, such as Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill, who leads the league with 1,542 yards and 12 touchdowns, are also in the conversation for the NFL's top wide receiver.