Overview

• Ja'Marr Chase said he would perform Justin Jefferson's signature Griddy in Minneapolis specifically to irritate his former LSU teammate.
• Joe Burrow is out for months after turf-toe surgery with Jake Browning starting for Cincinnati, while Carson Wentz is set to start for Minnesota with J.J. McCarthy expected out with a high-ankle sprain.
• Chase enters Week 3 in strong form after a 14-catch, 165-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Bengals' Week 2 win over Jacksonville.
• This is the third NFL meeting between Chase and Jefferson, with Cincinnati winning the prior two in overtime; the Bengals have never won in six trips to Minnesota.
• Chase said he and Jefferson rarely talk during the season, a tone echoed in coverage that describes their rivalry as competitive and respectful.