Leading into Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was questionable to play as he recovered from a shoulder injury. But still answered reporters’ questions about the Chiefs’ defensive backfield, stating his belief that the unit didn’t have a standout player.
Meanwhile, Chiefs’ cornerback L’Jarius Sneed — who would normally have the primary responsibility to cover Chase — was unable to practice all week due to a calf strain. He worked to a game-time decision, improving during the weekend — but it’s easy to imagine that a comment like the one Chase made might cause Sneed to push harder to return.