Bengals' Chase wanted to get fined on game-winning TD celebration

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates a touchdown catch with 2:10 remaining in the game to give the team the lead for good in the fourth quarter during an NFL Week 6 game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase wanted to get fined on game-winning TD celebration

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 10/16/22

Ja’Marr Chase had a monster game on Sunday as he helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a 30-26 victory over the New Orleans Saints. As good as his performance was, one goal he set for himself ultimately was left unfulfilled.

Chase caught a 60-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow with two minutes left in the fourth quarter to put the Bengals ahead for good. His touchdown celebration included what appeared to be a rather half-hearted punt attempt.

JA'MARR CHASE. THERE HE GOES.

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— NFL (@NFL) October 16, 2022

After the game, Chase said he had actually been trying to punt the ball into the stands in search of a fine from the league.

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase said he was trying to punt the ball into the stands and get a fine on his game-winning touchdown.

— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) October 16, 2022

Why? Who knows. Because Chase wanted to, presumably. He has already been fined once this season, so perhaps he’s making it a personal goal to add to the total.

Ultimately, Chase’s kick seemed to be fairly timid, and he’s probably not going to get fined for it. He’ll have to settle for a much-needed win instead.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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