The Cincinnati Bengals face a quick turnaround as they prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens just three days after their recent victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase acknowledged the challenges of such a short week, likening it to cramming for an exam, although he humorously noted his own lack of studying during school.

Chase, who was selected as the No. 5 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft from LSU, where he set an SEC record with 1,780 receiving yards in his sophomore season, emphasized the need for focus and attention to detail in preparation. He expressed enthusiasm for playing in a night game, as it allows him to benefit from a little extra rest. Despite being limited to 55 receiving yards or fewer in the last three games, Chase is poised for a potential breakout performance, especially with Tee Higgins continuing to recover from a quad injury. He has received 11 targets from quarterback Joe Burrow in each of the last two games, indicating his importance in the Bengals’ offensive strategy.

As the Bengals gear up to face a Ravens defense that has surrendered an NFL-high 2,718 passing yards through nine games, there is a sense of urgency to capitalize on their recent momentum. Cincinnati has won three of its last four games after a sluggish start to the season, and they aim to secure their second victory within five days. Having recorded a season-high 193 receiving yards against the Ravens in Week 5, Chase will look to replicate or improve upon that performance when the two teams meet on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET in Baltimore.