C.J. Uzomah will bathe in chili if Bengals win Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

C.J. Uzomah will bathe in Cincinnati-style chili if Bengals win Super Bowl LVI

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 2/10/22

The Cincinnati Bengals still don't know if they'll have tight end C.J. Uzomah for Sunday's Super Bowl LVI matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, as the 29-year-old hasn't been able to practice since he suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee early into the win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 30.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was "optimistic" regarding Uzomah's status on Wednesday but more guarded about the situation on Thursday, the same day Uzomah offered some insight into how he may celebrate if Cincinnati is presented the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the final evening of the season.

Per Ben Baby of ESPN, Uzomah told reporters he will bathe in some famous Cincinnati-style chili to commemorate a victory over the Rams.

"You put it in a swimming pool, I'll dive in there and eat my way out," Uzomah declared.

According to Baby, the idea was first presented to Uzomah during an upcoming edition of the Barstool Sports "Pardon My Take" podcast that will be released Friday. This wasn't, however, the first time Uzomah publicly shared plans he may or may not have for Sunday:

You animal. DONE https://t.co/N1Ie7wcjJk
— CJ Uzomah (@cj_uzomah) February 2, 2022

Meanwhile, those looking for a Cincinnati recipe for Super Bowl parties can potentially receive some inspiration below:

Yes, it's chili, yes, it's spaghetti – but in Cincinnati, the only thing you need to know is whether you want it 2, 3, 4, or 5-way.

Inspired by local favorite Skyline Chili, @anotherpintplease walks through our stacked 5-way Cincinnati Chili recipe. pic.twitter.com/8A8eqhxJwq
— Weber Grills (@WeberGrills) February 8, 2022