Ravens vs. Chiefs: 7 early storylines to watch in the AFC Championship game

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.

Lions 2022 NFL draft prospect watch: The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Here are a few of the more intriguing prospects to watch from the 10th annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, including several defensive backs and a big-armed QB

The 10th annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl will be played on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at the Rose Bowl Stadium and broadcast on NFL Network. This year’s game features former NFL coaches in Marvin Lewis and Jeff Fisher, who was just named the head coach of the USFL’s Michigan Panthers.

The Collegiate Bowl tends to have a few players drafted each year but it is more filled with players who earn spots as undrafted free agents and camp invites. Over 150 Collegiate Bowl alums played in the NFL in 2021 including Lions LB Derrick Barnes, QB Tim Boyle, S Brady Breeze and RB Craig Reynolds.

You can catch the game on the NFL Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. Here are a few of the more intriguing prospects to watch