Marlon Humphrey Aims for Best Thanksgiving with Baltimore Ravens

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Marlon Humphrey Aims for Best Thanksgiving with Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are riding a five-game winning streak, solidifying their place in the AFC North. During their recent matchup against the New York Jets, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey made a game-changing play that helped secure a 23-10 victory.

Marlon Humphrey’s Key Play Against the Jets

As the fourth quarter approached, the Jets were only trailing by 10 points and had gained momentum. Riding on a 40-yard catch-and-run by running back Breece Hall, they reached the Baltimore 12-yard line. However, Humphrey changed the game when he managed to strip the ball from Hall at the 10-yard line. This marked the 17th forced fumble of Humphrey’s career.

Head Coach John Harbaugh praised Humphrey’s effort, noting that the defense was struggling but his timely play was crucial. “That’s the lion spike of the game right there,” he remarked, referring to the symbolic trophy awarded for game-changing plays.

Humphrey’s Recovery and Team Resilience

Marlon Humphrey, a four-time Pro Bowler, returned to action after undergoing finger surgery that kept him out of a previous game against the Cleveland Browns. His performance was integral in improving the Ravens’ record to 6-5, a stark contrast to their earlier struggles this season.

Ravens started the season 1-5.
Humphrey emphasized team unity, stating, “There hasn’t been a lot of finger-pointing.”
The defense, once the worst in the league, is now showing signs of improvement.

Upcoming Thanksgiving Matchup

In a highly anticipated Thanksgiving game, the Ravens will face the Cincinnati Bengals at 7:20 p.m. CST on Thursday. This matchup will be broadcast live on NBC and could further impact the AFC North standings.

Humphrey expressed his excitement, noting, “I want to have the best Thanksgiving of my life.” He acknowledged the competitive nature of Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow, who is expected to return from injury for this matchup.

Historically, the Ravens have had success on Thanksgiving, winning both of their previous games, including a notable victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023.