Despite Joe Burrow’s previous comments , Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase insists that his quarterback still loves the game.

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Chase, 25, disagreed with the notion that Burrow, 29, is not having fun playing football at the moment.

“I see him the same every day. To me, he loves football,” Chase said. “You know what I’m saying? But that’s a him question. I can’t answer that for him. … I see the same person every day. Comes to work. He loves work. You know what I’m saying? He don’t look like he’s bummed to be here.

Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. Getty Images

“He smiles every day. The narrative that you all are trying to paint on him

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