Ja’Marr Chase has absolutely torched the Baltimore Ravens for a staggering 1,204 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns in just 10 career games. Tee Higgins isn’t far behind with 497 yards and 6 TDs in 8 games. So when Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson talks up his cornerbacks ahead of Sunday’s massive divisional showdown with the Bengals, you gotta wonder if he’s seen the tape, right?
Simpson’s Confidence Is Loud and Clear
Trenton Simpson isn’t just talking, he’s dropping truth bombs, telling Jamison Hensley that this Sunday against the Bengals is “the game where you challenge Ja’Marr Chase, you challenge Tee Higgins.” And he’s got full faith in his dudes: “I like our guys. I love Nate Wiggins and I love Marlon Humphrey.” That’s a strong statement, especially with the cornerbacks coming off a tough loss to Cleveland. Cincinnati just rolled off a bye week, giving Joe Burrow and that offense extra time to cook up some trouble. Simpson understands the challenge those Cincinnati receivers bring, but he’s making it clear he believes Baltimore has the players to meet it.
The Numbers Against Chase and Higgins Don’t Lie
Look, the numbers against Chase and Higgins aren’t pretty, and Simpson knows it. Chase has been an absolute nightmare, racking up those 75 catches for 1,204 yards and 8 scores. Higgins isn’t much better for Baltimore’s defense, hauling in 41 balls for nearly 500 yards and 6 touchdowns. This matchup puts Baltimore’s cornerback group under a serious microscope. Simpson isn’t spilling the beans on *how* they’re gonna cover ’em, no talk of man coverage percentages or anything, but he knows the stakes. Jesse Minter’s defensive options are gonna be shaped by how well those corners can actually compete. Good coverage buys the pass rush time to finish the job. Getting pressure on Burrow stops him from just chilling back there waiting for his guys to break open. And for real, Baltimore *has* to finish tackles and shut down the yards after the catch. Make the Bengals sustain long drives, force some sacks, some penalties, get those third-down stops. That’s the only way.
Sunday is gonna be a massive test in that divisional slugfest. Trenton Simpson has put his belief in those corners out there for everyone to hear. Now, it’s time to see if that confidence can actually translate into a much-needed division victory and turn the tide against a Bengals offense that’s had their number way too often.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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