Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase Fined $31,599 for Abusive Language During Chiefs Game

Chase was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after yelling at a referee over a non-call on a hip-drop tackle.

Ja'Marr Chase received a $31,599 fine for using abusive language toward referee Alex Kemp in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The incident occurred after Chase was upset about a perceived hip-drop tackle by Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, which was neither flagged nor fined.
The penalty was costly for the Bengals, pushing them back from a third-and-7 to a third-and-22, ultimately leading to a field goal instead of a potential touchdown.
Chase's fine is the highest for any unsportsmanlike conduct infraction in the 2024 NFL season so far.
The Bengals, now 0-2, are looking to secure their first win of the season against the Washington Commanders on Monday night.