Ja'Marr Chase fined for obscene gesture during Week 1 loss to Steelers

During the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ja’Marr Chase was seen using an obscene gesture. The NFL announced the punishment for him this week.

Chase was fined twice by the league for unsportsmanlike conduct, totaling more than $24,000. He went viral for using a double-middle finger, which could’ve been one of the fines, according to Pro Football Talk.

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Chase had a big game for Cincinnati in the effort, totaling 10 catches for 129 yards and the game-tying touchdown to help send the game to overtime. If not for a blocked extra point, it would’ve been the game-winner.

Now, Chase and the Bengals are turning their attention to the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 2 matchup Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Ja’Marr Chase ahead of matchup with Trevon Diggs: He’s a little hit or miss

The Cowboys host the Bengals this weekend and the Ja’Marr Chase–Trevon Diggs matchup should be a good one. Even more so now that Chase pointed out on Friday in a video posted by Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia on Twitter that things will be feast or famine against Diggs.

Diggs led the NFL in interceptions in 2021 with 11, but also allowed more than 1,000 receiving yards when he was a primary defender. He might jump a route, but Chase thinks there’s just as good a chance to get open for a big hitter. Either way, he certainly respects Diggs and his accomplishments — even if he was being quite honest about a potential weakness.

“He’s an athlete,” Chase said of Diggs. “Great ball skills in the air. He’s super fast. He’s a little — he’s not too much on technique sound. He’s a little hit or miss. He’s either all the way on or not on at all. But he’s definitely a great athlete.”