Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow just pulled back the curtain on some serious locker room drama from LSU’s 2019 championship season, and man, it sounds wild. On Ja’Marr Chase’s new podcast, “Chasing No. 1,” Burrow spilled the tea: Justin Jefferson and Chase were “always bickering” about who would rack up more touchdowns. Talk about competitive fire!
The Ultimate Stat War: LSU Edition
Picture it: two future NFL superstars, both on the same team, tearing up college defenses but still locked in a personal battle for every single score. Burrow himself confirmed they were constantly comparing stats. He even said both wideouts would get “grumpy” if either of them went a whole game without a touchdown. You know that feeling when your buddy gets the last score and you’re just stewing? Yeah, these guys lived it. This intense competition wasn’t just for bragging rights, though. It apparently fueled them all the way through an undefeated season and into the national championship game against Clemson.
Chase’s Championship Win and The Rookie Record Smash
That championship game was where the stat war truly hit its peak. Both Jefferson and Chase rolled into that huge matchup with 18 receiving touchdowns each. Tied up, winner takes all, just like a classic movie showdown. But it was Ja’Marr Chase who stepped up big, snagging two touchdown catches in that game. He not only helped LSU lock down the championship, but he also won their personal scoring race for the season. And if you thought that was the end of it, think again. Chase wasn’t done one-upping his former teammate; he later shattered Jefferson’s 2020 rookie record for receiving yards, putting up an incredible 1,429 yards in his 2021 campaign with the Bengals. It really shows you the kind of talent and drive these guys have. Chase has also had the advantage of building an insane connection with Burrow throughout their NFL careers, while Jefferson has had to gel with a wider range of quarterbacks and now faces establishing chemistry with new Vikings starter Kyler Murray.
This Sunday, September 13, brings the first taste of what these guys can do in the regular season. Burrow and Chase kick off their campaign at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Jefferson and Murray will be battling the visiting Green Bay Packers. You know both those guys are looking to dominate right out of the gate, and after hearing Burrow’s stories, you just know they’ll still be looking at those stat sheets. Get ready for some fireworks!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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