{
  "id": 711828,
  "title": "Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase says former Buckeye DB toughest \"by far\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/bengals-jamarr-chase-says-former-buckeye-db-toughest-by-far",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T23:35:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-jamarr-chase-says-former-233559939.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ja Marr Chase, a standout wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, recently spoke with NFL Network's Inside Training Camp Live about his experiences facing some of the toughest cornerbacks in the NFL. Chase, who has accumulated over 6,800 receiving yards and 54 touchdowns in just five seasons, named two players in particular as the most formidable opponents he has faced: Patrick Surtain II of the Denver Broncos and Denzel Ward of the Cleveland Browns. Surtain II and Ward, who were both first-round picks in the 2018 draft, have both earned Pro Bowl honors and are known for their exceptional skills in defending against top-tier receivers. Chase's comments highlight the intense rivalry between the Bengals and Browns, as well as the high level of competition facing Chase on a regular basis.",
  "summary": "Ja'Marr Chase sat down with the NFL Network and said a former Buckeye is one of the toughest defensive backs he's had to face.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}