Ja’Marr Chase clarifies after comments create C.J. Stroud-Joe Burrow debate

Ja’Marr Chase clarifies his C.J. Stroud, Joe Burrow comments.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase scored a few times and was generally one of the stars of the show at the Pro Bowl over the weekend.

During the event, Chase made a comment directed at Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, jokingly saying something along the lines of how the rookie should want to play with the star wideout.

Social media caught on and chaos ensued, with fans wondering how that might be possible, considering Joe Burrow is already Chase’s quarterback.

It’s all a big non-story and fun in-game banter between superstars who linked up for a touchdown in an All-Star game, but Chase made sure to hit social media and clarify things anyway:

Chase is eligible for an extension with the Bengals this offseason and the team has made it abundantly clear that locking him down long-term is a priority.

Chase has said he wants to wait on the likes of Justin Jefferson and other names on the market to do a deal first, but there’s no reason to read further into this exchange.

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Best photos of Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb in the NFL Pro Bowl

A look at some of the best photos of Sooners at the NFL Pro Bowl, including game MVP Baker Mayfield.

It was an eventful week in Orlando as the NFL hosted its annual All-Star week during the Pro Bowl. Over the years, the event has evolved from a full-fledged game to its modern iteration, featuring a series of skills competitions that culminated in a flag football game.

The Oklahoma Sooners were well-represented even though Creed Humphrey and Trent Williams didn’t make the trip as they prepare for Super Bowl LVIII. Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts, Lane Johnson, CeeDee Lamb, and Marvin Mims were participants this week, and Mayfield made the most of it.

Mayfield, who had a resurgent season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, won the accuracy competition and was named the game’s MVP after leading Eli Manning’s NFC squad to a comeback win over Peyton Manning’s AFC.

Along the way, Mayfield through a touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb and the two nearly connected for another highlight-worthy play late in the game, but Lamb was unable to get both feet down in bounds.

It was a memorable week for the Sooners that serves as a precursor to Sunday’s Super Bowl, which features six Oklahoma Sooners, the most of any college football program in the country.

Photos from Sooners at the Pro Bowl!

Look: Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson rep Bengals at Pro Bowl

A look at all things Ja’Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson at the Pro Bowl.

The Cincinnati Bengals had two representatives this week at the Pro Bowl Games.

Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and defensive end Trey Hendrickson were again the guys present for the Bengals, this time in an NFC win.

It was Chase who put on the biggest show, scoring multiple touchdowns, linking up with Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. At one point, he even channeled Chad Johnson by hopping up on the media platform and taking control of a broadcast camera.

Here’s a look at some of the top highlights and media for both players, plus a reaction here and there to the action.

Highlights from the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, Flag Football competition

We’re looking at highlights from the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl games, and the Flag Football competition

We can now look towards Super Bowl 58 as the NFC won the Pro Bowl Games with an overall score of 64-59.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson broke up a pass from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen, creating a turnover on downs with four seconds remaining.

Stroud led all quarterbacks with 173 yards on 18-of-22 passing, while Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith led the NFC in passing with 154 yards on 15-of-21 passing.

Allen was among the standouts, with 90 receiving yards on nine catches, including three touchdowns receiving and one passing.

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb had three touchdown catches, including one from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had ten catches for 117 yards and a TD for the NFC.

Best highlights, photos of Chargers WR Keenan Allen at 2024 Pro Bowl Games

Keenan Allen represented the Chargers at the 2024 Pro Bowl.

Keenan Allen represented the Chargers at the 2024 Pro Bowl.

Here are some highlights of Allen during Sunday’s AFC vs. NFC flag football game.

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Eagles report card: Grading every offensive position from the 2023 season

We’re looking at the final grades and report cards for the Philadelphia Eagles offensive position groups in 2023

After being officially eliminated in the wild-card round, the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for 2024, and they’ll enter the offseason with a retooled coaching staff after replacing Brian Johnson (OC) and Sean Desao (DC) with Kellen Moore (OC) and Vic Fangio (DC).

While there are 20 pending free agents, Philadelphia will enter the 2024 offseason with front-office continuity, draft assets, and a clear plan for improving around Jalen Hurts.

With the new league year fast approaching, we’re looking at the final report card and offensive grades for 2023.

Baker Mayfield hysterically roasted himself for season-ending pick while at NFL Pro Bowl Games

Baker Mayfield definitely has a sense of humor.

It’s always good to have a sense of humor when you’re a professional athlete, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield wasn’t afraid to poke fun at himself during this year’s Pro Bowl Games.

One of Thursday night’s many competitors, Mayfield took a playful jab at himself for throwing a season-ending pick in the playoffs to Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes that halted a possible Tampa Bay comeback in the NFC divisional round.

Mayfield resurrected his career with the Bucs this past season and is now a Pro Bowl alternate at his position, which means he’s probably more than fine with a little self-deprecation.

Mayfield will be a free agent after this season, even if a return to Tampa Bay is his most likely route after playing so well there.

We’re sure he’d take back that awful pick in Detroit if he could, but at least he’s not taking it so seriously that he can’t find some humor in it. After all, to err is human, and occasionally funny.

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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to compete in Precision Passing competition at Pro Bowl Skills Challenge

Darius Slay and Jalen Hurts are among 8 Philadelphia Eagles set to participate in the Pro Bowl Skills showdown on Thursday night and the Flag Football game on Sunday

The Eagles lost six of their final seven games down the stretch, but they’ll be properly represented on the NFC Pro Bowl roster.

D’Andre Swift earned his first 1,000-yard season in 2023, and his first Pro Bowl nod as well, becoming one of six Birds to initially earn a nomination.

wide receiver A.J. Brown (starter, 3rd selection), guard Landon Dickerson (reserve, 2nd selection), tackle Lane Johnson (starter, 5th selection), center Jason Kelce (starter, 7th selection), linebacker Haason Reddick (reserve, 2nd selection), and running back Swift (reserve, 1st selection).

Philadelphia had 9 Pro Bowl alternates: kicker Jake Elliott (1st alternate), quarterback Jalen Hurts (1st), cornerback Darius Slay (1st), return specialist Britain Covey (2nd), defensive end Josh Sweat (2nd), tackle Jordan Mailata (3rd), defensive tackle Jalen Carter (4th), tight end Dallas Goedert (4th), and guard Cam Jurgens (5th).

Hurts and Slay are among the 8 Eagles who’ll be participating in Pro Bowl skills challenges.

Frank Ragnow and Jared Goff pull out of the Pro Bowl

Lions standouts Frank Ragnow and Jared Goff pull out of the Pro Bowl Games

There will be a little less Detroit Lions flavor in the upcoming Pro Bowl Games. Even after adding two Lions players this week, two others have opted not to participate.

Quarterback Jared Goff informed the NFL that he’s not going to attend the revamped event, which no longer features an actual football exhibition game. He was selected to the Pro Bowl, his fourth, earlier in the offseason.

Center Frank Ragnow also pulled out from the Pro Bowl, as expected. Ragnow finished the Lions’ postseason run with four separate injuries, so it makes perfect sense for him to want to not stress the toe, knee, ankle or back in the all-star environment.

Chargers EDGE Khalil Mack opts out of Pro Bowl games

Keenan Allen is still set to participate.

Khalil Mack was among the two Chargers players who were voted onto the 2024 Pro Bowl team to represent the AFC. However, Mack won’t be participating in the annual games this weekend.

Mack decided to opt out and was replaced by Jets edge defender Jermaine Johnson.

The reason why Mack won’t be participating remains to be seen. His fellow teammate Keenan Allen, the other Charger to make it, will participate in the festivities.

Mack had one of the best years of his career this past season. He set a career-high in sacks for a season with 17 and became the 43rd player in NFL history to hit the 100-sack mark.

The 2024 Pro Bowl Games will include several competitions, including a flag football game on Feb. 4.

The games will be held in Orlando, FL, at Camping World Stadium.