By FirstSportz,Ishan Misra
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Chase was exceptional in 2024. With Joe Burrow for a full season, the 25-year-old playmaker recorded the triple crown with 127 receptions for 1708 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Jefferson wasn’t far behind. His connection with quarterback Sam Darnold was automatic. In 17 starts, Jefferson accumulated 103 receptions for 1533 yards and 10 touchdowns.
It’s always extra when you have a player like that that’s top in the league just as well as I am. Of course, that competitive aspect is there, but at the end of the day, it’s about our team, and it’s about winning. So as long as those two things are done, then I’m happy leaving that building.Justin Jefferson, who has 7 catches for 125 yards in two games, said (H/T: The Courier)
Chase and Jefferson have faced each other on two previous occasions in the league. Both fixtures ended on an identical 27-24 win for the Bengals (2023 and 2021 seasons). Chase amassed 9 catches for 165 yards and one touchdown, while Jefferson caught 12 passes for 155 yards and has yet to open his scoring account in this fixture.
Chase and Jefferson gear up to receive from QB2s
Vikings and Bengals find themselves in a unique situation where they must rely on their backup quarterbacks to secure a win.
