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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.
Chiefs rule out WR Kadarius Toney for the sixth consecutive game vs. Ravens
The Kansas City Chiefs will again be without wide receiver Kadarius Toney for the sixth straight game because of his lingering hip injury. In addition to his hip ailment holding him out of action Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, the Chiefs have listed personal reasons on the report.
The young receiver has had a season to forget with injury issues, subpar production and noticeable miscues throughout the year. Toney finished the 2023 season with 169 yards and a touchdown on 27 receptions, including several dropped passes. He could be a tough roster decision for general manager Brett Veach in the offseason.
On Saturday, the Chiefs also announced other roster moves ahead of their AFC Championship battle with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Kansas City elevated two practice squad players: defensive tackle Mike Pennel and cornerback Keith Taylor. The loss of Derrick Nnadi on the defensive line this week could open some playing time for Pennel.
We have activated Practice Squad players NT Mike Pennel and CB Keith Taylor via Standard Elevation.
WR Kadarius Toney is now OUT for tomorrow's game (personal/hip).
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2024
Mike Edwards (concussion), Isiah Pacheco (ankle/toe) and Willie Gay (neck) remain listed as questionable. The Chiefs players could be game-time decisions as the team travels to Baltimore for the chance to earn a return to the Super Bowl.
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.
#Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. trolled #Bills WR Stefon Diggs:
The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs have history and a noted rivalry since the arrival of quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
After the Chiefs beat the Bills again in the divisional, pushing Mahomes’ postseason record against Allen to 3-0, linebacker Willie Gay Jr. fanned the flames by sharing a brutal post to his social media.
It was not aimed at Allen, rather, receiver Stefon Diggs.
Sunday’s AFC divisional round game lived up to the hype. It was very chaotic as you might expect. There was a shirtless Jason Kelce, a missed Bills field goal, and Bills fans and even angry Bills fans throwing snowballs at Mahomes.
Then Gay ended up posting this photo of Diggs from the past. Ouch:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C2Yu0QTsbGE/?igsh=amEyd3U5bmNpbXF6
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.
Philadelphia and Kansas City are just days away from a Monday night showdown and we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in Eagles vs. Chiefs
After a bye week that should allow both teams a renewed freshness, the Eagles and Chiefs are set for a semi-Super Bowl rematch at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
The two teams last met on Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII.
Kansas City defeated Philadelphia 38-35 in that matchup to earn their third Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. The Chiefs enter Monday’s matchup on top of the AFC with a 7-2 record after defeating the Miami Dolphins 21-14 in Germany on Nov. 5.
Kansas City is looking to lock up an eighth-straight AFC West title.
Philadelphia is 8-1 and on top of the NFC East after a 33-28 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.
With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking.
These 10 players helped lift the #Chiefs to victory against the #Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany was an instant classic that is sure to be revisited by fans as the defending Super Bowl champions look to bring home another title later in the season.
Though Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense struggled in the second half, their performance through the game’s first two quarters was admirable, and Kansas City’s defense played one of its best games of the season.
Several Chiefs stood out as top performers in the game, and as Kansas City enters its bye week ahead of its Super Bowl LVII rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, the team seems primed for something special in the back half of its 2023 campaign.
There remains room for improvement on both sides of the ball, but after securing a gritty win against Miami, arguably the AFC’s best team, the sky is the limit for the Chiefs.
Check out which players earned stud status for Kansas City in Week 9:
