Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey was called out by fans for being afraid to match up with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. The two teams battled on Sunday, but Humphrey spoke about Chase on Thursday. Humphrey said one thing that caught the attention of fans.
"I’ve never met a corner that’s scared of a receiver till today," one fan wrote. "Ja’Marr Chase must be a nightmare matchup," another fan wrote. More fans said that Humphrey is "scared" of facing Chase, while others called him a "loser." But how did Humphrey fare against Chase in Sunday's game?
The Bengals won 35-13, and Chase had five receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown. Those are strong numbers, but it was Tee Higgins who stood out for the Bengals, catching six passes for 148 yards and one touchdown. Humphrey finished the day with three tackles and one pass defended.
During the game, fans called out Humphrey for giving up a big play against Higgins. Humphrey has been with the Ravens since the team drafted him in the first round in 2017. In his career, the Alabama alum was selected to the Pro Bowl four times and was named to the All-Pro First Team twice.
The Ravens are now 4-3 and have lost their last two games. The Bengals improved to 4-2 and have won their last two contests. Both teams are in the AFC North, and all four teams in the division have a winning record.
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