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3 burning questions ahead of Ravens AFC Championship matchup vs. Chiefs

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.

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.

8 studs from Chiefs’ loss to Packers in Week 13

These eight players stood out as top performers for the #Chiefs during Kansas City’s Week 13 loss to the #Packers.

The Kansas City Chiefs saw victory slip through their hands during their Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, plenty of players put together admirable performances that set a good tone for the team, despite the loss.

Injuries played a key factor in the matchup’s outcome, and several Chiefs stepped up in a tight spot to give Kansas City a chance to make a late-game comeback. If not for a few questionable calls on the final drive of the Sunday Night Football showdown, the Chiefs may have been able to overcome the severe adversity they faced in the game to complete a come-from-behind win at Lambeau Field.

Though some pundits will choose to focus on what Kansas City didn’t do in this tilt, the intrigue in watching the Chiefs’ backups compete was worth tuning in for, even if they were behind the eight-ball in all four quarters.

Check out which players were Kansas City’s studs in Week 13:

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes hits Noah Gray for TD vs. Packers

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found Noah Gray for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s matchup against the #Packers.

The Kansas City Chiefs have fought against serious adversity to pull within two points of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football.

Injuries have defined the matchup to this point, but this touchdown from Patrick Mahomes to backup tight end Noah Gray may have given Kansas City a chance to complete an improbable comeback against all odds:

The play came after an incredible effort by Isiah Pacheco earlier on the drive, which set Kansas City up near the goal line. After failing to score on first and second down, Mahomes was able to get the ball to Gray, who was uncovered in the end zone.

This play set got the Chiefs within one score of Green Bay, which has completely overwhelmed Kansas City on both sides of the ball.

Expect Andy Reid to reach deep into his bag of tricks as he looks to help Kansas City earn its ninth win of the season in comeback fashion.

WATCH: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce gets creative, combines with Noah Gray for first down

Travis Kelce combined with fellow tight end Noah Gray to pick up a first down in the #Chiefs’ Thursday night matchup against the #Broncos.

The Kansas City Chiefs are known for their high-octane offense that has yielded Super Bowl championships in recent seasons. Usually, head coach Andy Reid is the figure getting creative to help the team remain on the cutting edge in the NFL, but against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce was the innovative presence.

On Kansas City’s first drive on offense, Kelce caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes, and instead of cutting upfield, decided that fellow tight end Noah Gray should get the ball in space. After securing the reception, the former quarterback pitched the ball back to Gray, who ran for a first down to keep the Chiefs in rhythm.

Plays like this are a great example of why Kansas City’s games are must-watch television, regardless of any celebrities who may be in attendance week to week.

Watch for the Mahomes-to-Kelce connection to continue bearing fruit in this matchup.

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WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes hits Noah Gray for long TD vs. Jets

Patrick Mahomes found Noah Gray for his 200th career touchdown pass to give the #Chiefs a 17-point lead over the #Jets on Sunday night.

Patrick Mahomes helped get the Kansas City Chiefs out to a 17-point lead over the New York Jets with a fantastic touchdown pass to Noah Gray late in the first quarter of the highly anticipated Week 4 matchup.

Mahomes clearly wasn’t satisfied with the field goal that Kansas City scored on its first offensive drive, and even after seeing Isiah Pacheco scamper for a long touchdown earlier in the first frame, the reigning MVP wanted in on the action himself.

He found Gray for six points on this beautiful throw that will go down in history as his 200th career touchdown pass.

A fluke safety on a holding call early in the second quarter yielded New York its first points of the game, but Mahomes managed to get Kansas City out to a three-score league with this historic connection.

Watch for Mahomes to continue getting the ball to his receivers later in the game as he looks to push the Chiefs’ record to 3-1 heading into the middle part of the 2023 NFL schedule.

Best fantasy sleepers for Chiefs’ Week 1 matchup vs. Lions

These five #Chiefs could help win your Week 1 fantasy football games.

Fantasy football can be a fickle thing for fans at the beginning of a new season, and although Kansas City Chiefs players may seem like a safe bet to start in Week 1, they face a tough test against a stout Detroit Lions defense.

Patrick Mahomes is obviously a lock to be a top quarterback in 2023 but might be without his top receiving option, tight end Travis Kelce, for the season opener. Isiah Pacheco is set to play but had surgeries in the offseason that may compromise his explosiveness early in the Chiefs’ schedule.

With this in mind, it makes sense to look to some of Kansas City’s more unheralded contributors to win fantasy games in Week 1.

Check out our top picks who could make a serious impact against the Lions:

Top quotes from Chiefs’ August 3 post-practice press conference

Check out some of the top quotes from the #Chiefs’ post practice press conference on August 3:

The Kansas City Chiefs were hard at work on Thursday during their fourth training camp practice of the week and showed serious progression on both sides of the ball during their workouts at Missouri Western State University.  Four Chiefs got in front of the podium for the team’s post-practice press conference, and each gave thorough answers to reporters’ questions about their preparation for the coming season.

Matt Nagy, Blaine Gabbert, Noah Gray, and Tershawn Wharton all spoke to reporters and provided valuable insight into their thoughts on training camp, teammates, and more.

Check out their top quotes below:

Chiefs TE Noah Gray on learning from Travis Kelce: ‘He’s the greatest tight end to ever play the game’

Noah Gray had high praise for fellow tight end Travis Kelce during his comments to reporters after the #Chiefs’ Thursday practice session. | from: @EdEastonJr

The evolution of the tight end position has been put into national prominence with the emergence of stars like Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro pass catcher Travis Kelce. The skills necessary to succeed at the position in the modern NFL go beyond just blocking and running the occasional route on pass plays.

Each of the Chiefs’ veteran tight ends has played a role in Kansas City’s success. The continued growth of Noah Gray has been essential for the positional flexibility of the team’s offense, which has helped quarterback Patrick Mahomes utilize his underrated pass catchers in various different ways. Gray opened up about his progress in training camp and what he has learned from Kelce while speaking with the media after Thursday’s practice.

“I learned a lot from him,” Gray explained. “I think he’s the greatest tight end to ever play the game. And he’s an excellent mentor. I mean, he’s an even better friend, too. So watching him out here [and] picking his brain is always good. But you know, Travis Kelce [is] Travis Kelce, for a reason. I’m just trying to do my job to the best of my ability and, you know, not try to do too much more than that.”

Kelce has been an advocate for younger tight ends and has helped push the position to new heights with his annual ‘Tight End University’ camp in the offseason.

“He’s just very intelligent and knowledgeable, and he’s been in the league for 10-plus years,” Gray continued. “So, a guy like that sees the defenses differently, and it’s just really cool to see him talk through how he looks at defenses and safeties and corners and what he’s thinking, you know, mid-route, so, you know, getting the firsthand take of that every day in a meeting room. You know, it’s been absolutely incredible the past three years.”

Gray finished last season with 28 catches for 299 receiving yards and one touchdown. He appeared in all 17 games showing his ability to stay healthy and step up whenever needed to fill in or take the field with Kelce.

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Andy Reid reveals Chiefs’ current plans for the fullback position

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid’s affinity for the fullback position appears to have come to an end.

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It’s the end of an era for Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid.

10 days ago we pondered if Reid had officially moved on from the fullback position after he made some intriguing comments on Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. To paraphrase, he said that the position has been pushed out of the modern game and that few teams truly use a fullback anymore. It was a wild admission from Reid, as he’s insisted on having a fullback on the roster in each of his 24 years as head coach.

After the departure of Michael Burton this offseason, Kansas City didn’t go out and sign a fullback or address the position in the draft. Speaking on the subject for the first time following Wednesday’s practice at OTAs, Reid confirmed that his affinity for the fullback position is no more.

“Yeah, so the tight ends can work into that spot,” Reid told reporters. “We know that Noah (Gray) can do all of that. That’s kind of where we went with it. We’ve got a number of tight ends who we feel comfortable with. So, maybe you keep an extra tight end instead of a fullback.”

There you have it, Chiefs Kingdom. The team will no longer be wasting a roster spot on a dedicated fullback.

It sounds as if Noah Gray will be playing more of an H-back role with the responsibilities of a tight end and a fullback. He already does a lot of the blocking on the wings and he lined up as a fullback frequently during his time at Duke, including 10 snaps during his senior season.

The team has kept as many four tight ends in the past, but now they’ll seemingly have another roster spot available. That could either be used on an extra tight end or perhaps even a wide receiver. We’ll just have to see how things play out during training camp.

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