Chase declares himself NFL's best WR ahead of game vs. Jefferson, Vikings

With two of the NFL's brightest stars in Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson set to face off Saturday, Chase made clear that he believes he stands alone as the game's No. 1 wideout.

"I feel like I'm the best," Chase said ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals' matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Jeremy Rauch of FOX 19 NOW. "I don't feel like we're the two best, I feel like I'm the best."

When asked who's the second-best wideout, Chase said, "That's for everybody else to debate."

Jefferson produced a historic beginning to his career, tying the record for the fastest player to 5,000 receiving yards (52 games) in September. He also won Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2022 after racking up 1,809 yards, a mark that led the NFL and ranks sixth all time.

A hamstring injury has hampered the Vikings star's momentum this season, sidelining him for seven games. Jefferson also suffered a chest injury upon his return in Week 14 and needed to be hospitalized, but he's declared himself ready to play against Cincinnati.

Chase also burst onto the NFL scene with a 1,455-yard, 13-touchdown campaign in 2021 that earned him the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He made the Pro Bowl with a 1,000-yard season in 2022 despite missing five games and is on pace to challenge his career highs this year.

Despite his confidence, Chase isn't concerned with getting into a debate with his former LSU teammate about who's better.

"Nah, that's pointless. We do this every year with each other," he said.

Several other wide receivers have strong claims to be the NFL's premier pass-catcher. The most notable is Miami Dolphins speedster Tyreek Hill, who leads the league with 1,542 yards - nearly 300 more than second-place wideout A.J. Brown - and 12 receiving scores.