Chiefs vs Ravens Showdown: The NFL playoffs are in full swing, and we’ve reached the climactic final four teams set to battle it out in the championship games. The AFC title showdown will see the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Kansas City Chiefs, while the NFC title game features the Detroit Lions heading to the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco 49ers.
In the divisional round, the Kansas City Chiefs secured their spot in the AFC championship game for the sixth consecutive year with a narrow 27-24 victory over the Buffalo Bills in snowy conditions. Patrick Mahomes, adapting to the challenging weather, completed 17 of 23 pass attempts for 215 yards, connecting for two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens displayed their dominance against the Houston Texans, led by C.J. Stroud, securing a convincing 34-10 victory in the divisional round. Jackson’s impressive performance included 16 completions out of 22 attempts for 152 yards, two touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns.
Now, the stage is set for an epic battle between the Chiefs and Ravens for the coveted AFC title.
Looking ahead to the AFC conference championship, various sources provide insights and predictions:
- BetMGM favors the Ravens with a 3.5-point advantage, and their odds suggest a victory.
- ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives the Ravens a 63.6% chance of beating the Chiefs.
- CBS Sports predicts a close game, with the Chiefs narrowly winning 24-20. Cody Benjamin notes the Ravens’ defensive prowess but highlights concerns about their offensive consistency.
- Bleacher Report leans towards a Chiefs victory, emphasizing Mahomes and Kelce’s standout performance in the previous game and their experience against running quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson.
The BetMGM NFL odds show the Ravens as favorites with a (-3.5) spread, (-210) moneyline for the Ravens, and (+170) for the Chiefs, with an over/under of 44.5.
The AFC conference championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 28, at 3:00 p.m., ET, airing on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.
Injury news adds a layer of uncertainty to the matchup. The Chiefs have notable players listed as out or questionable, including Derrick Nnadi, Skyy Moore, Joe Thuney, and others. The Ravens’ injury report includes question marks for key players like Mark Andrews, Marlon Humphrey, and Tylan Wallace.
As excitement builds for the Chiefs vs Ravens clash, football fans are eager to witness the outcome and see who will emerge as the AFC champions.