They’re not even in the same division, but the Chiefs and Bengals are quickly forming one of the AFC’s best rivalries. We honestly have to give Ja’Marr Chase credit for keeping that spirit alive.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was asked who he thought was the best quarterback in the NFL. And without any hesitation, he said it was Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
“I don’t think there’s any argument right now,” Burrow said. “It’s Pat until somebody has a better year than he’s had. He’s the one to knock off.”
And it makes sense: Mahomes is coming off another incredible year and Super Bowl title. The Bengals — despite reaching the Super Bowl a couple years ago — haven’t won it yet. That didn’t stop Chase from backing his quarterback, though.
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/VMq1yXQ1xs
— Bobby Stroupe (@bobbystroupe) June 14, 2023
When asked a similar question, Chase said that Burrow was the best — there’s nothing wrong with backing his own QB. But when he was told that Burrow himself had said Mahomes, Chase responded with, “Pat who?”
Oh, he did it now. The Chiefs and the Bengals will meet on Dec. 31 in Kansas City, and we just know that “Pat who?” will be a thing.
Fans understandably took notice to the comments. There’s nothing like bulletin-board material in June.
This was how Twitter reacted
Still amazes me that these guys constantly feed the best QB in the world more bulletin board material https://t.co/sweYH4cJjL
— Braiden Turner (@bturner23) June 14, 2023
Ask your LT who Pat is… #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/7Ps1gXsT31
— Chief Concerns (@ConcernsChief) June 14, 2023
Petty Mahomes incoming! 🔥 https://t.co/FTThObvMuq
— Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) June 14, 2023
Pouring gasoline on a fire is a bad idea, yet people continually do it 🤷🏻♂️ #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/HRenacwoJJ
— Dallas (@dasmith23) June 14, 2023
This pretty much confirms that the Chiefs are winning the Super Bowl in 2024.
They must’ve forgot what happened after they said “Burrowhead” last year. 🥱 https://t.co/uk0h9JIimz
— Nick (@N1CKRICH) June 14, 2023
“Pat Who?” will be fun to revisit in a few months. https://t.co/eeP8ufdMXt
— Brandon Zenner (@KWCHBrandon) June 14, 2023
Ja'Marr adding fuel to the fire… https://t.co/7oV45q5IlH
— Justin Reid DPOY (@JustinReidDPOY) June 14, 2023
Pat Who? https://t.co/RwvijZZhHM pic.twitter.com/xJfsAAzhwm
— ChiefsMoment (@ChiefsGoBrrr) June 14, 2023
"God bless you … God bless you" https://t.co/zG68ssn2H5
— Brad Symcox (@BritChiefUK) June 14, 2023
It could be “Burrowhead” all over again.
