Ja'Marr Chase Suspended One Game for Spitting on Jalen Ramsey, Appeals Decision

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been suspended for one game without pay by the NFL for spitting on Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during their Week 11 matchup, an act deemed "unsportsmanlike conduct." Despite Chase's post-game denial, video evidence clearly showed the incident, which officials missed during the game, though Ramsey was ejected for retaliating with a punch. Chase is appealing the ruling, with former Packers receiver Jordy Nelson set to hear the case. If the suspension is upheld, Chase will miss the Bengals' Week 12 game against the Patriots, costing him over $500,000 in pay and bonuses. This incident follows a precedent set by Jalen Carter's Week 1 spitting ejection. Chase had a poor Week 11 fantasy performance with three catches for 30 yards. His absence is a significant blow to the Bengals' offense, which is already without Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson, and Cam Taylor-Britt, making Tee Higgins the top target and Andrei Iosivas a potential fill-in.