It’s only mid-August, yet the Week 2 matchups that features the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Baltimore Ravens might have just undergone a big shift.
Wednesday, word went official that the Ravens have lost star cornerback Marlon Humphrey for four weeks due to foot surgery, which places his availability for Week 2 in jeopardy.
That’s a huge hit to Ravens depth, with only Rock Ya-Sin, Jalyn Armour-Davis and Kevon Seymour the only notable depth at what was already a precarious spot.
On paper, that could be good news for the Bengals as Ja’Marr Chase wouldn’t even line up against a No. 1 corner, or at least a just-returned Humphrey who didn’t get the benefit of practicing often.
The Bengals have injury concerns of their own going into the season, headed up by Joe Burrow’s calf recovery. He could be rusty by Week 2, so this is notable news on that front, too.
