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- The Bengals take on the Rams in Super Bowl LVI tonight
- CB Eli Apple is chirping to another opposing WR ahead of the matchup
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The Cincinnati Bengals come into tonight’s Super Bowl matchup against the Rams with a ton of confidence. And why not?
They’ve pulled off upsets over No. 1 seed Tennessee and Super Bowl favorite Kansas City to land their first appearance in the big game since 1988. Now, they’ll look to secure their first NFL title in franchise history.
We’ve seen this confidence on full display over the first three weeks of the postseason. Most of that comes from QB Joe Burrow and his plethora of talented playmakers on offense. Burrow has already let the world know what he plans on doing after Cincy wins Super Bowl LVI.
The Bengals’ passer isn’t the only player that’s showing belief in his abilities ahead of Sunday night’s matchup.
Defender Eli Apple is chirping at Los Angeles Rams’ wideout Odell Beckham Jr. He’s reportedly told his defensive coordinator that he wants one specific assignment, and that’s to line up against OBJ one-on-one.
“I know Odell. I’m locking in. Give him to me.”
Who you taking in this matchup 👀 pic.twitter.com/S6jsQPYLkW
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 13, 2022
This isn’t Apple’s first time in the spotlight this postseason. He took a few shots at Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill after Cincinnati’s win over Kansas City in the AFC Championship game.
This came a week after the cornerback ripped Saints and Giants fans for being critical about his play early on in his career. Unfortunately, those comments didn’t age well for the sixth-year defender.
Fans React To Eli Apple’s Latest Comments
This isn’t the first run in that Apple has had with Odell Beckham Jr. The former teammates played together with the Giants just a few seasons ago.
Apple went on a social media rant in 2018 where he, again, called out fans that criticized his play on the field. OBJ advised the corner to stop talking and worry about producing.
He may be telling him to do the same when they line up against one another on Sunday.
Fans have their doubts on whether Apple will be able to keep up with Beckham in a one-on-one setting. They’ve taken to Twitter to troll the defensive back about his comments.
https://twitter.com/gluffing/status/1492935385441259521
https://twitter.com/shannonsharpeee/status/1492913019298353153
Odell vs Eli Apple 16’ .. expect nothing different tomorrow 🤣 #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/7ZWysLoxnr
— Mo (@C_MoSports) February 12, 2022
Odell Beckham responds to Eli Apple #SuperBowl #SuperBowlLVI pic.twitter.com/nnLhvEFB92
— Michael LaRocca (@MichaelLaRocca0) February 13, 2022
https://twitter.com/Great_Gospel571/status/1492915867352326144
Odell boutta have a field day with Eli Apple 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/z1DBCX7N21
— CJ 🇲🇽 (@DotPrescott) February 11, 2022
Eli apple after guarding Odell tonight pic.twitter.com/78CsEXiAQG
— SSJ4 goku 💫🐐 (@Dro2H) February 13, 2022
Eli Apple asking to guard Odell is gonna be like when Paul Pierce asked to guard lebron and he went for 50 lmao pic.twitter.com/C6EJacNMOm
— jw (@jwmedia12) February 13, 2022
When Odell Beckham Jr sees Eli Apple defending him in single coverage pic.twitter.com/aYdeXnX7O5
— Rich (@UptownDC_Rich) February 13, 2022
Odell against Eli Apple today https://t.co/eQAwFZA3og pic.twitter.com/0pq8Jyf4SM
— Jayvon Temple (@jaytemp7) February 13, 2022
Does Eli Apple really want Odell and all the smoke that goes with it? pic.twitter.com/DabNjy9le7
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) February 12, 2022
Eli Apple said he wanna guard Odell pic.twitter.com/0ftWH1gwUo
— BIG DRACO (@drakkard1) February 13, 2022
Odell is going to destroy Eli Apple today, just like the good ol’ days. Get your popcorn ready 🍿🍿🍿. pic.twitter.com/rkFQ3LaQQc
— A New Hope. (@IG3rb) February 13, 2022
The two do have a history on the field and Apple claims to know OBJ’s tendencies. We’ll see who walks away with bragging rights on Super Bowl Sunday.