Two-way star Travis Hunter has been almost exclusively a defensive player this year, with his snaps at cornerback rising each week for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He notched his first career interception against the New England Patriots last Sunday, a promising step in his development.
The Jaguars take on the Cincinnati Bengals this week, meaning Hunter will have the daunting task of guarding Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase was asked about Hunter's growth ahead of their matchup, and, well, Chase didn't have much to offer.
"Um," Chase said, pausing for a moment to gather his thoughts. "That's all I got."
Ja'Marr Chase on Travis Hunter in year 2 compared to year 1🍿
— Chatterbox Sports (@CBoxSports) October 1, 2026
~Silence~#Bengals pic.twitter.com/mxKu9O0M5K
It's about as brutal of an answer
as Chase could've given, and it wasn't really even an answer. In Chase's defense, not many on the planet are capable of guarding him. Just ask All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who Chase scored an unbelievable touchdown on back in Week 2.
I'd like to formally nominate this Ja'Marr Chase touchdown for catch of the year. WOW. #Bengals #Texanspic.twitter.com/zQCTf7vq4U
— John Breech (@johnbreech) September 20, 2026
Hunter will be motivated to give Chase something to remember him by when they face off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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