Tag: Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs

NFL kickoff 2024: Enough is enough, Lamar Jackson needs to defeat Patrick Mahomes when it matters

After all the flamboyant media appearances, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson cannot afford to lose Patrick Mahomes in week 1.

After all the flamboyant media appearances, it would be disappointing for  Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to lose yet again to the Kansas City Chiefs in week 1.

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From the heroic speeches of defensive back Marlon Humphrey to the surmises about how dominant wide receiver Rashod Bateman will be, the Baltimore Ravens seem eager to make declarative statements about their potential upside this upcoming season.

The Chiefs, on the other hand, haven’t made many offseason declarations, and rightfully so. Consider that the Chiefs made the biggest statement possible by winning Super Bowl LVIII last season.

It’s also impossible to forget the disrespectful gesture Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce pulled when we displaced Ravens kicker Justin Tucker during warm-ups of the AFC Championship.

Ultimately, enough has been said about quarterback Lamar Jackson’s “hunger,” and Ravens fans simply want their team to defeat the Chiefs definitively on prime-time television. If not, the Ravens will again sit in the post-game conferences making all the right statements while the Chiefs walk away with all the bragging rights. Jackson and the Ravens need to get it done in week 1.

Ravens OL Patrick Mekari must perform at a high-level this NFL season

In Week 1, Ravens OL Patrick Mekari needs to be the answer for Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones and/or George Karlaftis.

Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Patrick Mekari will be an important catalyst this season, helping his team keep quarterback Lamar Jackson upright and setting the edge for running back Derrick Henry.

With Tyler Linderbaum operating in the center position, Mekari must quickly engage the opposing edge rushes at the snap. This will be vital on stretch (outside) running plays, especially if the Ravens plan to get Henry to the second level of defense.

Last season, Mekari operated at the guard position, but neighboring inadequacies have forced him to transition to the tackle position.

Mekari has the attributes needed to fit in with offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s scheme. His quick feet make him the ideal asset. Mekari will be needed to help the Ravens in pass blocking and to sow up the countless issues they saw in that final preseason matchup versus the Green Bay Packers.

In Week 1, Mekari and Ronnie Stanley need to be the answer for Kansas City Chiefs defensive ends Chris Jones and George Karlaftis. Karlaftis has been the beneficiary of 1-on-1 opportunities, with Jones often double-teamed. If the Ravens are going to get revenge versus the Chiefs in Week 1, it definitely will help if Mekari has a solid game.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Andy Reid makes slick comment on John Harbaugh

For some odd reason, Andy Reid thinks John Harbaugh should tremble at the Kansas City Chiefs who barely escaped the divisional round.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told his team “no dancing today” after winning the AFC Divisional game versus the Buffalo Bills.

Reid’s slick comment refers to Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh who has gone viral for his locker room dance moves.

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Perhaps Reid figures after winning Super Bowl LIV and LVII, Harbaugh should tremble at the Chiefs who escaped Buffalo by the hair on their chins.

Newsflash, the Chiefs allowed the Bills 182 rush yards Sunday and instead of watching the Ravens’ locker room, Reid might want to get with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to prepare for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ No. 1 rushing offense.

Harbaugh had his starters resting the last two weekends, not dancing.  Remember, the starters rested in week 18 and the team was non-participatory in the AFC Wild Card round with a bye.

The Ravens out-danced the Houston Texans 34-10 in the Divisional round, however. Baltimore finished the game on a 24-0 scoring run, with M&T Bank stadium ignited. The team had much cause for celebration.

Harbaugh is unlikely to respond to Reid’s slight, he’s too focused on preparing his team for the AFC Championship and a chance to win his 2nd Super Bowl title as a head coach.

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Ravens LB Roquan Smith is standing on business

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith continues to lead a defense that ranks No. 1 in the NFL in points allowed per game.

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith continues to lead a defense that ranks No. 1 in the NFL in points allowed per game.

The Ravens allowed just 10 points in the AFC Divisional Round versus the Houston Texans and Smith was in on seven tackles.

Just as quarterback Lamar Jackson is the leader on offense, Smith is the Ravens’ leader on defense. When defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald sends in the play call, Smith is responsible for relaying the call to the defense, making sure assignments are met.

Saturday, with all-pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey out, Smith’s vocal presence helped to elevate the play of reserve Ronald Darby. Darby held Texans’ wide receiver Nico Collins under 70 yards while inside linebacker Patrick Queen and Smith held Devin Singletary to just 22 rush yards. 

Queen and Smith combined for 12 tackles in the AFC Divisional game and their speed will have a huge impact on Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in the AFC Championship.

Surely, Smith will be looking to make his presence felt against Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco next Sunday. Smith embodies the skill, physicality, and awareness to be endlessly disruptive. In front of M&T Bank Stadium this weekend the Chiefs better bring their A-game.

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Ravens vs. Chiefs NFL Week 3: Time, TV channel and how to stream online

Here’s how to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3, including a “Monday Night Football” live stream.

It’s a potential Game of the Year matchup this week when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s how to watch the Ravens vs. Chiefs on “Monday Night Football.”

It’s a battle between two of the best teams and quarterbacks in the NFL as they fight for supremacy and bragging rights. Of course, this tilt likely influences the AFC’s playoff seeding at the end of the season as well, making it even more important.

Check out where to stream the Ravens vs. Chiefs as well as the rest of the gameday information below.

Ravens vs. Chiefs game information:

Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) at Baltimore Ravens (2-0)

Monday, Sept. 28, 8:15 p.m. ET

M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

Ravens vs. Chiefs streams:

Live stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

Ravens vs. Chiefs TV channel:

ESPN
NBC – WBAL Ch. 11 (Baltimore)

TV broadcasters:

Steve Levy (play-by-play)
Louis Riddick (analyst)
Brian Griese (analyst)
Lisa Salters (reporter)

Radio:

WBAL (1090 AM/101.5 FM)
98 Rock (97.9 FM)

Radio broadcasters:

Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play)
Dennis Pitta (analyst)

Ravens vs. Chiefs injuries:

Ravens vs. Chiefs injury report: Final game status

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Ravens pass Chiefs in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings, leading to big Week 3 matchup

After yet another dominant win in Week 2, the Baltimore Ravens supplant the Kansas City Chiefs in USA TODAY Sports’ power rankings

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For those that care about the Baltimore Ravens’ standing in the pubic’s perception, Week 3’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs is set to be the defining matchup of the season.

Though both the Ravens and Chiefs won in Week 2, Baltimore bumped the defending Super Bowl champions from their perch. In USA TODAY Sports’ latest power rankings, the Ravens are in No. 1 while the Chiefs move down to No. 2.

Writer Nate Davis is likely to receive quite a bit of flak for his decision but he backs it up with sound reasoning. Davis pointed to Baltimore’s 14-game winning streak in the regular season and their decisive lead in the NFL with an average margin of victory of 24.5 points. He also notes that the perceived slight can be corrected in Week 3 when the top-two teams square off on “Monday Night Football.”

For those that have been keeping up, the Ravens have been firmly behind the Chiefs in nearly every reputable power rankings list since the end of last season. While Baltimore had plenty of questions heading into the 2020 season, they’ve done a great job of answering just about all of them thus far, looking like the best team in the league while Kansas City has struggled at times during their two wins.

This is easily the toughest test on the schedule for both the Ravens and Chiefs this season. And the winner of this game could very well put themselves in a position to run the table and earn one of the rarest feats in sports: an undefeated season.

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