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Cameras Catch Justin Jefferson’s Message to Ja'Marr Chase After Bengals-Vikings Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Sep 22, 2025 9:28 AM ET

It was all Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon as they dominated the Cincinnati Bengals, winning 48‑10 and taking a 34‑3 lead into halftime.

The game featured a battle of backup quarterbacks, with Jake Browning starting for the Bengals and longtime veteran Carson Wentz under center for the Vikings. While Browning struggled, throwing two interceptions, he also received little support from his team, which turned the ball over four times in the first half, including three fumbles.

Despite the lopsided result, there was a friendly moment after the game between the two star wide receivers. Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, former teammates from LSU’s 2019 national championship team, met at midfield to share a moment of camaraderie.

Even as both covered their mouths with towels, cameras captured what Jefferson said to Chase during the interaction.

"I'm gonna holla at you, man!" Jefferson said. "We'll talk later. Love, gang. Always."

WHOLESOME: #Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and #Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase shared a special moment together on the field after the game.

#LSU icons. Reunited.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 22, 2025

Fans reacted to the interaction:

"It’s all love at the end of the day. Real recognizes real," a fan said.

Someone else added, "Love seeing LSU teammates reunite — wholesome moment!"

Another person wrote, "Man I love these 2!!! All respect and all love its great to see. Im pretty sure they said let’s pair up in New Orleans one day!!"

"nfl needs them to play each other every year," one more fan commented.

Ja'Marr Chase finished the game with five receptions for 50 yards, while Justin Jefferson also caught five passes for 75 yards. Jefferson didn’t have to be as active in the second half, as the Vikings turned to their backups in the fourth quarter after holding a 48‑3 lead entering the final frame.

Chase is now 2‑1 in head-to-head matchups against Jefferson and the Vikings, with wins in 2023 and during his rookie season in 2021.

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

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