# Ja'Marr Chase just found out kickoff is at 1

> Cincinnati's star receiver learned his Week 1 start time from reporters, and he is not thrilled about the alarm clock.
- Title: Ja'Marr Chase just found out kickoff is at 1 · Newsweek
- Summary: Cincinnati's star receiver learned his Week 1 start time from reporters, and he is not thrilled about the alarm clock. Chase ignores the schedule until game…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jamarr-chase-doesnt-like-bengals-week-1-schedule-12433101
- Author: Andrew Gould
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- Topics: nfl, bengals, ja'marr chase, week 1, schedule
## News to him
The Bengals open at home against Tampa Bay at 1 p.m. ET. Chase told reporters Thursday he had no idea about the start time until they brought it up.

> Well, I'm finding out the game's at 1 o'clock.
## He hates early kickoffs
An afternoon start means a earlier morning, and Chase made clear that is not how he likes to play football.

> I do not like playing 1 o'clock games, so that means I got to wake up earlier than usual.
## Setting an alarm
Chase said he does not normally use a wake-up call. For Week 1 at Paycor Stadium, he plans to start.

> I don't have a wake-up call, but I'm about to make one now.
## He doesn't read schedules
The NFL released the calendar back in May. The 26-year-old said looking that far ahead is not part of his job.

> My job is to work, not the schedule. I'll worry about it when it gets here.
## The numbers disagree
Chase averages 85.4 yards in 50 career 1 p.m. games, better than his 76.7 in late afternoon slots. He is still best at night: 1,647 yards and 13 scores in 16 games.
## Eight in a row, then Madrid
All of Cincinnati's first eight games kick at 1 p.m. ET, followed by a trip to Madrid. Primetime finally arrives in Weeks 10 and 11 against Pittsburgh and Washington.
## Key takeaway

Chase ignores the schedule until game week, and the numbers say the early kickoffs barely dent him anyway.