Ja'Marr Chase is just telling the truth.
The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has compared himself to 7-11, an American convenience store that is always open.
“Ja'Marr — nothing really surprises you,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “You just keep finding ways to get him the ball. It can come in so many different ways because of how flexible he is as a football player, his football IQ."
Chase was basically unguardable during a 34-20 road win against the Arizona Cardinals, hauling in 15 catches for 192 yards and three touchdowns.
He connected with franchise quarterback Joe Burrow on a 63-yard pass as Cincy improved to 2-3 this season.
“We're just taking a step closer to who we really are,” Chase said.
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So is Chase, who went all-in after the victory by simply posting a generic photo of a 7-Eleven convenience store.
"I'm open. I'm always f****** open," Chase said last week, after the Bengals were almost shut out by the Tennessee Titans.
He added: "Excuse my profanity. I'm sorry."
A week later, Chase had another monster game and then reminded everyone how special he is on the field by tweeting a single picture that said it all.
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“Seven-Eleven. That’s all I’ve got to say, brother," said Chase, when comparing his last two games.
The No. 5 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft has already made two Pro Bowls and was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Chase has been fantastic again in 2023, catching 44 balls for 476 yards and three TDs.
He's been able to put up huge numbers despite Burrow recovering from a calf injury.
"It shows us who we really are," Chase said. "We already knew what we were capable of from the jump.
"We’ve definitely faced adversity from the jump, and right now we're just getting that wagon going again and moving forward.”
Asked if his huge day and a much-needed Bengals win felt like normal, the receiver who swears he's always open said it was more simple that.
“It felt fun, let me say that," Chase said. "It didn’t feel normal. It felt fun. It’s fun when you’re having fun.”
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