C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Efton Chism: Practice squad player made a helluva play
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismissed the performance of Patriots receiver Efton Chism following a narrow loss, labeling him a fringe player. The comments have sparked minor controversy ahead of a future rematch between the two teams.
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Professional sports rivalries and player trash-talk are key drivers of fan engagement and media narratives in the NFL.
The Patriots beat the Bills on Sunday, but Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson wasn’t throwing much credit to the Patriots for the victory after the game.
Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism’s one-handed catch in the end zone with under two minutes to play gave his team a 29-26 win. Gardner-Johnson called Chism a fringe NFL player and doubted that he would be able to do that again while making it clear that he doesn’t put much stock in how the result reflects the two teams.
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