Ja’Marr Chase Is Torching Marlon Humphrey For 1,245 Yards And The Ravens CB Has Had Enough

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey spilled the beans this week, admitting he’d prefer *not* to spend so much time covering Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. That’s a pretty wild thing for a top corner to say, right? He told reporters Thursday, “It would be cool if I didn’t match up with him so much.” You can almost hear the frustration in that quote, especially when you look at the numbers Chase has put up against the Ravens.

Humphrey’s Candid Admission Reveals The Struggle

Humphrey isn’t holding back on his respect for Chase, calling him “obviously one of the best in the game.” He even threw a nod to Tee Higgins, saying he’s “right up there with him, in the Top 10, I think, in this league.” When facing guys like that, Humphrey knows the deal. He stressed that the goal for their Week 7 matchup is “to try to win more than they win and try to limit the explosives.” That’s the challenge when you’re going up against “Top 10, Top 5 guys.” He called it an “all-hands-on-deck game” and sees it as a “great opportunity.” But that initial quote? It tells you everything you need to know about the headache Chase causes.

The Stats Prove Ja’Marr Chase’s Dominance

This isn’t just talk, either. Chase has been an absolute problem for the Ravens defense, especially when Humphrey is on him. In nine career games against Baltimore, Chase has hauled in a staggering 77 passes for 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns. Think about that for a second. That’s absurd production. And while they aren’t matched up on *every* snap, when they are, Chase still delivers. According to Pro Football Focus, in their eight regular-season meetings, with Humphrey in coverage, Chase has caught 16 of 23 targets for 357 yards and two touchdowns. Bengals quarterbacks have a ridiculous 104.9 passer rating when throwing to Chase when Humphrey is defending him. To Humphrey’s credit, he does have two interceptions in those one-on-one matchups, but let’s be real, Chase definitely has the upper hand in this rivalry.

So far this season, Humphrey has stacked up 22 tackles, five passes defended, and a forced fumble. Chase, despite playing one less game, has been cooking with 27 receptions for 289 yards and four touchdowns across five contests.

Week 7 Showdown: What’s At Stake

This Sunday’s game is going to be massive. The Ravens are coming in hot with a 4-2 record, but the Bengals are right on their heels at 3-2. This isn’t just another game, it’s an AFC North battle with both teams looking to assert themselves early in the season. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Will Humphrey and the Ravens find a way to slow down the unstoppable force that is Ja’Marr Chase, or will Chase continue to haunt the dreams of Baltimore’s top corner? You know we’ll be watching to see how this one plays out!

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.