Skip Bayless has never been one to mince words, and his latest comments about Ja’Marr Chase’s spitting incident were no exception. The veteran sports analyst fiercely condemned the Cincinnati Bengals star after he was caught on video spitting at Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during a heated Week 11 matchup.
Bayless labeled the act as disgraceful, emphasizing that such behavior crosses an unspoken line of respect in professional sports. He argued that no emotion or provocation could justify spitting on another player, calling it one of the most disrespectful gestures imaginable. His comments echoed the tone of many fans and former players who criticized Chase’s actions as both unsportsmanlike and beneath a player of his caliber.
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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
The altercation between Chase and Ramsey erupted during a timeout, when tensions boiled over after an exchange of words. Ramsey retaliated by throwing a punch, which led to his immediate ejection, but he later told reporters the punch was a reaction to being spat on. The league confirmed Ramsey’s claim after reviewing multiple camera angles, resulting in Chase’s one-game suspension for violating the NFL’s sportsmanship policy.
Chase initially denied the accusation but later drew more ridicule after his reported excuse surfaced. According to NFL insiders, he claimed he was spitting inadvertently and that Ramsey simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Few believed the explanation, and Bayless especially ridiculed it as an insult to the intelligence of both the fans and the league.
Skip Bayless Shares His Take on Cincannati Bengals Star Ja’Marr Chase’s Dusgusting Act
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Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) arrives for a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Bayless shared his thoughts about Chase spitting on Ramsey during Cincinnati’s game against the Steelers. This can be seen in a video shared by The Arena: Gridiron on X.
“You cannot spit on another man. It’s a line you cannot cross in the field of play. It’s a fighting act. I am totally cool with Jalen firing back. It’s impulse, it’s instinct because it’s such blatant disrespect.”@RealSkipBayless rips Ja’Marr Chase for his disgusting act. pic.twitter.com/kEVHAp9pJV
— The Arena: Gridiron (@ArenaGridiron) November 17, 2025
The suspension will cost Chase his game check and sideline him for a critical Week 12 matchup against the New England Patriots. The league reiterated that spitting is considered a serious violation regardless of intent, reinforcing its zero-tolerance approach to such acts.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for a first down in the red zone in the second quarter of the NFL football game between Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 2, 2025.
For Skip Bayless and many others, the message was simple: respect must always outweigh rivalry. In his view, Chase’s behavior wasn’t just a lapse in judgment but a stain on his reputation, one that will take more than a highlight reel to wipe clean.
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Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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