{
  "id": 18603801,
  "title": "Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Responds to Falcons Passing on Him in 2021 Draft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/bengals-wr-jamarr-chase-responds-to-falcons-passing-on-him-in-2021",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T00:25:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bengals-wr-jamarr-chase-responds-to-falcons-passing-on-him-in-2021-draft-12680405"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In preparation for their Week 9 international showdown against the Atlanta Falcons, the Cincinnati Bengals are set to face off against a pair of the NFL's most sought-after draft picks: Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts and Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. The Falcons opted for Pitts with the No. 4 overall selection, just ahead of Chase at No. 5.\n\nOn Friday, Chase addressed the draft decision when speaking to reporters, stating, \"No, I think what happened to me was the best decision of my life. I've never regretted not one part of me being drafted.\" Chase has undoubtedly reaped the benefits of this decision, with his performances catapulting him to the upper echelons of the league's wide receivers.\n\nFollowing the Bengals' selection of Chase with their No. 5 overall pick in the draft, he rapidly emerged as one of the NFL's premier wide receiving threats. Conversely, the Falcons have faced challenges in extracting comparable value from Pitts. Over the course of Chase's first 85 games in the NFL, he has accumulated an impressive 7,329 receiving yards and 60 touchdowns on 563 catches.\n\nIn contrast, through 86 appearances, Pitts has amassed 306 receptions for 3,776 yards and 19 touchdowns. The stage is set for a pivotal Week 9 matchup as both players vie to showcase their talents on the global stage in Madrid, Spain. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 a.m. ET.",
  "summary": "The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for a Week 9 international matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}