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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson says he convinced Madden NFL 26 Ja'Marr Chase was 99 Club-worthy
The Cincinnati Bengals shared a video in which former receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson takes credit for current receiver Ja'Marr Chase's 99 rating in Madden 26 after Chase won the first receiving triple crown in Bengals' history. "I think I caught my rating, and I called Chad right away and I told him this is the wrong rating," Chase says in the video. "It wasn't 99. I dunno, call Chad. 1-800-CALL-CHAD." "Yo Uno, what's up boy?" Johnson responds in the video. "So listen remember I said you weren't a 99, and I said I'd bump you up after your first touchdown? Listen, about that. I had to play it cool, baby. You know I can't let you get too comfortable out the gate. But the people upstairs at Madden - I went up there and talked to them, right? They've been watching you. I've been watching you. You hear me? We saw what you did last year. Triple Crown, 1,700+ yards, 17 touchdowns, 127 receptions. We all know what you can do. So I'm hear to tell you you're already there. You've arrived. The 99 club. Right now. My boy, welcome to greatness." Ja'Marr Chase is the first Bengals player to join the Madden 99 club The video shows Chase's reaction as he sits among his teammates. "Yes, sir! Bout time, huh?" he exclaims, just before receiving a necklace with a large "99" pendant that Chase vowed to wear during games. In another video shared by the Bengals, Joe Burrow reacts to Chase informing him that he earned a 99 overall rating before the star quarterback did. Ochocinco wore Chase's jersey to his Bengals Ring of Honor induction ceremony in 2023. Introducing the Madden NFL 26 99 club members Also from the Bengals via Twitter/X: Joining Chase in the Madden 99 club were the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley and Lane Johnson, the Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen, the Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson, the Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson and the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ja'Marr Chase Madden NFL 26 99 Club: Ex-Bengal Chad Ochocinco breaks
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Bengals' Chase, Ravens' Jackson, two Eagles enter 'Madden' 99 club
1 of 5 | Cincinnati Bengals wider receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) led NFL pass catchers in catches, receiving yards and receiving scores last season. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- Ja'Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson and two Philadelphia Eagles stars are among seven NFL players in the Madden NFL 26 99 club, EA Sports announced Monday. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett and Buffalo Bills quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen join that foursome as the highest-rated players in the game. Madden NFL 26 will launch Aug. 14. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and right tackle Lane Johnson represent the third set of teammates honored in the last three editions of the 99 club. Last month, EA Sports also named Barkley as the cover star of Madden NFL 26. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, San Francisco 49ers teammates Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were in the 99 club for Madden NFL 25. Jefferson, former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin joined Mahomes and Kelce in the 99 club in Madden NFL 24. Rookie ratings for Madden NFL 26 are expected to be revealed Tuesday. EA Sports plans to roll out additional player ratings Wednesday and Thursday for top offensive and defensive players.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Disgusting behavior': Ja'Marr Chase's viral hand placement on his girlfriend has fans spiraling and screaming
Ja'Marr Chase and Deja Nicole (Photo via TikTok) You'd think a mirror selfie wouldn't break the internet in 2025, but when it involves Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase, fans simply can't behave. The Pro Bowl receiver posted a steamy photo with his girlfriend and boom social media exploded. We're talking full chaos: thirst traps, dad jokes, right-wing one-liners, and good ol' NFL-style misogyny. It wasn't just a cute couple moment. It turned into a full-blown timeline war, with fans debating her past, his choices, and what the hand placement really meant. Here's everything going down in the aftermath of the most controversial mirror selfie of the season. Ja'Marr Chase's mirror selfie with girlfriend goes viral and fans immediately lost it The photo, now viral, shows Ja'Marr Chase cozying up with his girlfriend in front of an ornate wooden mirror. She's holding the phone, he's holding her waist (hand notably…low), and the whole vibe screams 'we're good, we look good, life's good.' It was clearly meant to be intimate and casual but NFL Twitter took it personally. Within hours, the post racked up hundreds of thousands of views, TikTok reposts, and a storm of 'what is he doing' replies. The energy? Equal parts 'king behavior' and 'delete this now, Ja'Marr.' The comment section spiraled into chaos: support, slut-shaming, Trump references, and pure delusion As always, the internet overdelivered. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo It's like every corner of Twitter showed up, NFL fans, gossip trolls, incels, and bored uncles. Somehow, one photo became a Rorschach test for everyone's insecurities, politics, and parasocial fantasies. Fans call out 'sinful' hand placement in Ja'Marr Chase's viral couple selfie. This wasn't a scandal. It wasn't even a soft launch. But when NFL stars post their love lives, the internet reacts like it's the Super Bowl. The comments reveal something deeper: how athletes' relationships get projected onto by fans. Some people idolize them, others weirdly gatekeep who they date. And when that person's a confident, attractive woman with a visible past? Prepare for instant misogyny and slut-shaming dressed up as concern. Add a dash of political memes and alpha-male energy, and boom, a casual selfie turns into NFL Twitter's culture war of the day. Ja'Marr Chase is unbothered, his girlfriend is glowing, and together they're living rent-free in thousands of fans' heads. Whether people are simping, judging, or spiraling, one thing's clear: social media still can't handle when a Black athlete posts his girl with confidence. Also read - Joe Burrow's home got robbed and the pawn shop owner just pleaded guilty Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson tie for the top wide receiver in a vote by AP writers
FILE - Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) scores a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) FILE - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass between Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) and Christian Izien (29) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson catches a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) FILE - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) reaches for a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) FILE - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) reaches for a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) FILE - Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) scores a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) FILE - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass between Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) and Christian Izien (29) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a pass against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson catches a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File) FILE - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) reaches for a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Ja'Marr Chase achieved the receiving triple crown. Justin Jefferson has rewritten receiving records in his first five seasons. So which superstar pass-catcher is the best wide receiver in the NFL? It's a tie, according to a panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers who ranked the top five players at the position, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second- through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Advertisement Chase and Jefferson each received four first-place votes and four seconds. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished third, CeeDee Lamb was fourth and AJ Brown placed fifth. Tyreek Hill, Garrett Wilson, Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans also received votes. 1 (tie). JA'MARR CHASE, Cincinnati Bengals Chase led the league in receptions (127), yards receiving (1,708) and touchdown catches (17) last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown. He was a unanimous All-Pro selection and teamed with Tee Higgins to give quarterback Joe Burrow two dynamic playmakers. 1 (tie). JUSTIN JEFFERSON, Minnesota Vikings Advertisement Jefferson had 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, also earning a unanimous All-Pro selection. Jefferson is the first player in NFL history with more than 7,000 receiving yards in just five seasons. He set records for most receptions by any player in their first three NFL seasons and most yards in first three, four and five seasons. 3. AMON-RA ST. BROWN, Detroit Lions Brown has three straight seasons of more than 100 receptions and more than 1,100 yards receiving. He followed up an All-Pro season in 2023 with another one in 2024, finishing with 115 catches for 1,263 yards and 12 TDs. Advertisement Brown received three third-place votes, one fourth and three fifths. 4. CEEDEE LAMB, Dallas Cowboys A four-time Pro Bowl pick and 2023 All-Pro, Lamb has put up prolific numbers in his first five seasons. Lamb had 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six TDs last year, his third straight surpassing 100/1,100. Lamb holds the Cowboys' single-season records for both receptions (135) and receiving yards (1,749), both set in 2023 when he also set an NFL record with three straight games of 10 receptions and 150 yards receiving. He received two third-place votes and four fourths. 5. A.J. BROWN, Philadelphia Eagles Advertisement Brown has become one of the league's elite playmakers since joining Philadelphia in 2022. He had 67 catches for 1,079 yards and seven TDs in 13 games last season and played a big role in the offense for the Super Bowl champions. The three-time Pro Bowl pick had more than 1,400 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons with the Eagles. Brown got two third-place votes and three fifths. ___ AP NFL:
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ja'Marr Chase stokes the flames of an AFC North rivalry with an indirect jab at the Ravens
Ja'Marr Chase throws gas on an already venomous rivalry by taking a swing at the Ravens' secondary. As much as we enjoyed Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North, there are days when it feels like it aired a season too early. What might the cameras catch in the Baltimore Ravens locker room this time around? Aaron Rodgers now plays for the hated Pittsburgh Steelers. That's quite interesting. The Cleveland Browns have a quarterback dilemma and potential controversy brewing. That one involves Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and Joe Flacco. Then, there are the drama-filled Cincinnati Bengals. You may have heard. The Bengals refuse to pay anyone but wide receivers. They've ticked off 2024 First-Team All-Pro Trey Hendrickson. Speaking of Bengals wideouts... Have you heard the latest on Ja'Marr Chase? Whether he intended to or not, he reignited his team's feud with Baltimore, as if this war needed more venom. Ja'Marr Chase indirectly pokes the Ravens in a recent interview Chase recently hung out on an episode of The Sitdown with Malik Wright. Once the topic turned to defensive backs he has faced, he mentioned several lockdown cornerbacks, many of whom play in the AFC North, but guess what? None of them play for the Ravens. Browns corner Denzel Ward earned a mention. So did three Steelers. Joey Porter Jr. and two of their new additions, Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay, got the nod, as did his former LSU teammate, Derek Stingley Jr. Let's play devil's advocate. In all honesty, Chase has torched the Ravens at times, especially in recent years, but it's hard to forget Marlon Humphrey beating him to a spot in Week 5 this season. He forced a turnover that eventually sent a close game into overtime. Baltimore closed the show with a game-winning field goal in the extra session. Some might call this reaching, but you can best believe professional athletes pay attention to these things. It doesn't take much to add fuel to this rivalry's fire, but this may give the Ravens' secondary some added motivation during their two-game clash with 'the Bungles' this season.
