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Ravens vs. Chiefs inactives: Baltimore to employ 9 defensive backs against Kansas City
We’re a little over an hour away from the Ravens and Chiefs battling for the AFC Championship game, and Baltimore has 9 defensive backs active aganst the Kansas City offense.
Mark Andrews and Marlon Humphrey are officially active.
Today’s inactives vs. the Chiefs: pic.twitter.com/79BrOhcnAu
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 28, 2024
We’re looking at five reasons why the Baltimore Ravens will defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game
The time has come, and we’re a little over 3 hours from one of the biggest AFC Championship tilts in NFL history when the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium.
Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.
Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
With pregame warmups already underway, we’re looking at five reasons the Ravens will win the AFC Championship.
We’re looking at the NFL expert picks for the AFC Championship game and the Ravens are projected to defeat the Chiefs
We’re a little over 32 hours from one of the biggest AFC Championship tilts in NFL history when the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium.
Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.
Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
With preparation for the matchup set to begin, we’re looking at one thing to watch at each offensive position group.
The Ravens are listing Marlon Humphrey, Rock Ya-Sin and Tylan Wallace as questionable for the AFC Championship game, while Mark Andrews will play
The Ravens released their final injury report, and the team is listing Marlon Humphrey, Rock Ya-Sin and Tylan Wallace as questionable for the AFC Championship game, while Mark Andrews will play after missing six games.
Game Status for AFC Championship: pic.twitter.com/ebrKfVhMdf
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 26, 2024
Head Coach John Harbaugh said he is “confident” that Humphrey will play on Sunday, which is a big boost to the secondary. Ronald Darby has played well with Humphrey sidelined, and it could give Baltimore’s secondary even more versatility.
Andrews enters the game with no injury designation.
We’re looking at seven burning questions ahead of the AFC Championship Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Baltimore for the AFC Championship Game to take on the Ravens.
Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.
Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
With preparation for the matchup set to begin, here are three burning questions to answer.
We’re looking at seven early storylines to watch when the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game
The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Baltimore for the AFC Championship Game to take on the Ravens. Kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium is slated for 3:00 p.m. ET.
Sunday will mark the Chiefs sixth-consecutive AFC title game appearance, it’s first of the stretch that will be played on the road.
Last Sunday, the Chiefs defeated the Bills in Buffalo 27-24 to advance to the AFC’s final game, while Baltimore is riding high after a 34-10 win over Houston and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.
The last time these two teams met was in 2021 in Week 2.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had two fourth-quarter rushing Touchdowns to defeat the Chiefs 36-35.
Since becoming Kansas City’s head coach in 2013, Andy Reid has been 4-1 through the regular season against the Ravens, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been 3-1.
With preparation for the matchup set to begin, here are seven storylines to watch.
#Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo and DL Coach Joe Cullen talk Felix Anudike-Uzomah ahead of Kansas City’s week 18 tilt against the Chargers
The Kansas City Chiefs are locked into the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoff picture heading into their week 18 tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Because the Chiefs have nothing to play for, the coaching staff is using this week to give more opportunities to players who have not seen that much game action this season.
One of those players is rookie pass rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah, who was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft this past Spring.
While speaking to the media on Thursday, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and defensive line coach Dave Cullen expressed their confidence in Anudike-Uzomah ahead of this week’s game.
“I think he’s [Felix Anudike-Uzomah] developed well. He’s still very young,” Spagnuolo explained. “I’ve seen him mature and grow in meetings. It will be nice to see him get some plays this week, see where he’s at.”
Cullen echoed the same message, stating that Anudike-Uzomah’s continual development throughout the season will pay dividends.
“Felix [Anudike-Uzomah] got thrown into the fire early – he was getting about 20-25 snaps a game because we went into the first game without Chris [Jones] and Charles [Omenihu] was limited with the six games we didn’t have him,” Cullen said of the promising rookie. “It was an opportunity for him to show who he was, and he did a really good job, he was getting better. He’s doing a great job and he’s only going to get better.”
Anudike-Uzomah has had a quiet rookie campaign, but this week will be a monumental opportunity for the former Kansas State edge rusher to display his growth and development in live game action.
Check out @LazarczykLogan’s keys to the game for the #Chiefs’ Week 2 matchup against the #Jaguars
It’s rare to say that Week 2 is a must-win game for the Kansas City Chiefs, but after losing the season opener, that’s exactly where the team finds itself.
Falling to a 0-2 record would not be the end of the world by any means, but in a stacked AFC, the Chiefs cannot afford to fall too far behind. Losing on Sunday would put Kansas City two games behind Jacksonville, who could easily find themselves as the one seed with such a weak division in the AFC South.
The Chiefs will be receiving reinforcements for week two, as Chris Jones has reported to the team after agreeing to a revised one-year contract. Travis Kelce is expected to play after missing week one with the knee injury he suffered in practice last week.
Our @LazarczykLogan breaks down his keys to a #Chiefs victory over the Detroit #Lions in Week 1 ahead of Thursday night’s game.
The Kansas City Chiefs begin their road to Super Bowl defense today in their season opener against the Detroit Lions. The 2023 Lions are not the same unserious team from seasons past. Detroit possesses a high-powered offense and an improving defense after aggressively making moves to add talent at key positions in the offseason.
Kansas City, on the other hand, may host the reigning MVP but has also been mired in a contract dispute with its best defensive player, Chris Jones, who is set to hold out through the Chiefs’ first week of the new season.
Despite the ongoing drama with Jones, Kansas City remains the favored squad for this matchup. Given that the Week 1 tilt will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, fans can expect something special from Patrick Mahomes when the Chiefs take the field tonight.
Let’s take a look at key factors heading into the contest, and what Kansas City must do to win:
These 15 #Chiefs have the most to prove in 2023 as Kansas City endeavors to win its second-straight Super Bowl title.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl aspirations hinge on the arm of quarterback Patrick Mahomes more than any other factor. Mahomes’ dominance in recent years has been nothing short of a miracle for Kansas City, and the team has two championship rings to show for his efforts.
But for the reigning MVP, there isn’t much left to prove. He has already shown an acumen for winning big games, secured himself one of the biggest contracts in pro sports, and is an icon who is seen on television daily.
Mahomes’ teammates now bear the burden of keeping his legacy and, by extension, the team’s reign as NFL champions, afloat. After a successful training camp and preseason, some of the quarterback’s cohorts have more to prove than others, especially after roster cuts left many of Kansas City’s most promising prospects without a place on the team’s payroll.
Check out our top 15 Chiefs with something to prove ahead of the 2023 season kickoff on August 7:
