Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown just served up some comedy gold. After scoring a touchdown, he casually shot down the idea of facing a fine for an NFL celebration, saying, nah, that money’s not in his budget.
Brown, making a modest $915,000, isn’t exactly cashing Tom Brady-level checks, so dropping major dollars for an end-zone dance penalty? Hard pass.
Brown’s response is a mix of humor and honesty, blending NFL hustle with a touch of relatable financial reality. In a league full of massive contracts and flashy celebrations, Brown’s reaction is a refreshing reminder that some players keep it real — and hilariously so.
Chase Brown’s Kettle Dive: Touchdown Glory Meets Hilarious Risk
Brown just gave us an NFL moment for the ages — part touchdown glory, part laugh-out-loud honesty.
After scoring a touchdown on a screen pass from Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ RB jumped into the oversized Salvation Army kettle at Dallas’ AT&T Stadium. A classic celebration move that’s become an end-zone staple for stars like Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott.
But here’s where it gets good. Brown wasn’t exactly sure if that jump would land him in the NFL’s fine crosshairs.
When asked about his decision to dive into the bucket, he said he grew up watching players do it, so why not follow suit? “I’ve seen everybody do it since I was a kid, so, like, screw what I’m gonna do,” he said. Pretty simple logic.
“I don’t make enough money for that shit”
Chase Brown found out in real time that he might get fined for jumping into the kettle
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Then the follow-up hit: “Don’t you get fined for that?”
The question floated up, and Brown’s reaction was pure gold. He replied, “Do I really? I hope not.”
As if celebrating touchdowns with AT&T’s giant red bucket wasn’t already risky enough. But when pressed about whether a hefty fine would be worth it for the kettle jump, Brown didn’t hesitate.
“No. Definitely not! I don’t make enough money for that s***.” With a four-year, $4.125 million contract, Chase isn’t exactly on breadcrumbs, though.
Still, there’s hope. Brown’s 1,000+ all-purpose yards in 2024 could push him toward a bigger payday. Until then, every celebration remains a thrilling gamble — a high-risk, high-reward dance of touchdown joy versus potential league fines.
Brown’s Hot Streak: Dominating, Scoring, and Fantasy-Ready
Brown’s fantasy football stock is skyrocketing as he dominates the Bengals’ backfield. Since becoming the featured running back, Brown’s been on a tear, landing as the RB10 or better in his last four games, with three touchdowns to his name.
With a favorable matchup and a likely high-scoring game coming up next, Brown is primed to be a fantasy superstar this week.