Ja’Marr Chase Promises Griddy Dance in Vikings Territory as Bengals Seek 3-0 Start
Ja’Marr Chase has made his intentions clear ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals’ matchup against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. If the star wide receiver finds the end zone, fans can expect to see him hit the “griddy,” the dance that he and Vikings standout Justin Jefferson helped popularize.
Celebration on the Horizon
Responding to a question about the appropriateness of celebrating in Minnesota, Chase was unapologetic. “Hell yeah,” he declared. “If he doesn’t want me to, I wanna do it. If he doesn’t want me to do it, then I’m going to do it. I want to piss him off.” This playful banter reflects the friendly rivalry and camaraderie between two of the league’s top receivers, who once shared the field as teammates at LSU. Together, they led the Tigers to an undefeated 15-0 season and a National Championship in 2019, alongside quarterback Joe Burrow.
Browning Steps Up
With Burrow sidelined due to a grade 3 turf toe injury, Chase will be looking to Jake Browning to deliver him the football. Despite the change at quarterback, Chase expressed confidence in Browning’s abilities. “Pretty much everybody in the locker room is pretty confident in Jake,” he noted. “He’s been here for the past couple of years and done his job when he’s been called on. He’s won tough games for us in bad positions. He’s found his way.”
Aiming for an Unprecedented Start
The Bengals come into this game with a 2-0 record, marking their best start since 2018. A victory against the Vikings would push them to 3-0 for the first time since 2015, a season when Andy Dalton and A.J. Green led Cincinnati to an impressive 8-0 record. The Bengals’ momentum is building, and this game presents a significant opportunity for the team.
Kickoff Information
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota. The Vikings enter the contest with a 1-1 record and will be looking to improve their standing in the league.
As the Bengals prepare to take the field, all eyes will be on Chase—both for his performance and the potential for a celebratory griddy dance that could electrify fans in attendance.
