hopefully all the ravens coordinators have interviews all week

Love the video below. Clark Hunt seems pretty mesmerized by Patrick’s leadership. I think it would be awesome if these guys can bring the A-game in Baltimore. Win this damn thing or at least make the Ravens fight hard for the win.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You&#39;re going to want to hear <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> victory speech. ��<a href="https://twitter.com/insidetheNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@insidetheNFL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLFilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLFilms</a> <a href="https://t.co/j8ZupeScZd">pic.twitter.com/j8ZupeScZd</a></p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1749539579299074190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Y’all think Drue Tranquill likes being a Chief? �� <a href="https://t.co/Yk3kYuHXNZ">pic.twitter.com/Yk3kYuHXNZ</a></p>&mdash; nahthatsTUFF (@nahthatstufff) <a href="https://twitter.com/nahthatstufff/status/1749636686659911833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I would say they are 'very good' but not quite 'great' just yet. If Jones had just another serious run stuffer DLineman and another talented DE we would be 'great'. Everything else defensively is set.


Totally agree 1000%. I feel the same. I'm not one bit afraid of Balt and I think we matchup quite well because Lamar still can't read a defense or throw a WR open and against our great 2ndary you MUST be able to do this, thus Spags will force him to beat us with his arm as Spags has our speedy talented great LB corp spy on him switching the spy many times so he can't figure out who it is. Because we have great shutdown CBs and Lamar can't thread a needle it allows our safeties to come down closer to the box to stuff the run.

They didn't even feel those cold showers AT ALL !!:D:D

Coming from San Diego ?? OH YEAH !!!!!

Yeah man. Last year we took out Jacksonville on a big win streak, then stole Josh Allen’s soul…then defended “Burrowhead” against the Bengals before facing the red hot Eagles.

Most with Mahomes hobbled and his receivers hurt.

I’m excited for Sunday. We’re playing with house money.

We didn't play the Bills in the playoffs last year.

Yeah you may be having some euphoric recall and forgetting the year we stole Allen’s soul, we melted down in the second half and lost to the Bengals.

�� conflating 2 years.

I’m gonna put the phone down now. Goodnight

Losing Mitchell earlier in the year changed this BAL offense. He was the burst, the wiggle, and the speed coming out the backfield outside of Jackson himself. He was averaging a ridiculous 8.4 yards a carry and drew attention away from Lamar Jackson. It was an irreplaceable loss.

In some ways Buffalo coming out hammering the Chiefs DL and Allen running all over did this Chiefs defense a favor. That's what we are in for this week except, as others have said, Jackson doesn't have near the arm talent Josh Allen possesses.

The game plan is simple.

Stop the run. Stop the run. Stop the run. And oh? Keep Lamar in the pocket!

The Ravens do have good recievers but I think our elite pass defense can lock them down and force the Ravens to beat us with Lamar's arm. This will be a grind from start to finish.

Offensively teams have been able to run on the Ravens this year. A balanced attack will be the key. The Chiefs had a very nice blend of power and finesse last week that kept the Bills on their heels. More times than not the Chiefs moved the ball at will. It will be tougher this week but we have the team to get it done and we're gaining momentum, catching our stride at the right time.

I think Lamar gets exposed this week and Patrick steals some MVP votes. But I'd happily just take the Super Bowl ticket instead.

Side note: Of the other three QB's remaining in the Playoffs none posed a bigger threat than Josh Alllen last week. The talent surrounding those QB's are clearly better however. What a ride this continues to be. : )

Lamar doesn't scare you the same way Allen does. Ravens are a more complete team than the Bills but I'll take the elite QB every time in crunch time. Spags has to do the opposite of the Buffalo game. Commit to stopping the run and let Lamar beat you with his arm.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WILD…. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bills</a> QB Josh Allen only completed TWO passes for over 5 yards last night.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> defensive backs have been LOCKDOWN all season long. <br><br>(<a href="https://twitter.com/5hawnWilliams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5hawnWilliams</a>) <a href="https://t.co/3jbgEmhVnf">pic.twitter.com/3jbgEmhVnf</a></p>&mdash; MLFootball (@_MLFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1749614664743370979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Put Sneed and McDuffie on islands with OBJ and Flowers and force Lamar to stay back and throw to other options. Rush Karlaftis, Omenihu and Jones and sit back and let Lamar unravel.

Get aggressive and cause a couple turnovers on corner blitzes.

Force him to think a lot. Force him to go to his 3rd and 4th reads and punch at the ball.

If Rice is 100%, we have a better than average chance at another Super Bowl.

Gotta mit it was a cool story bro

I bet Bolton has another huge game like against Philly in the SB. He’s going to be crucial in this one in diagnosing plays and laying the wood.

This defense is constructed to beat Baltimore.

We comin for that ass Baltimore

Lamar Jackson is going to fold like a cheap suit. If KC can somehow get ahead on the scoreboard in this game and force Lamar to be a quarterback, I think you'll see him crumble just as he did in his first MVP season in which a stout Titans defense brought it to Lamar after the Ravens went down 14 early.

I said this after Jackson went down in flames, pouting on the bench as he was rendered ineffective.

There's a big difference between a running quarterback, and a quarterback who can run. Lamar Jackson and The Ravens ran 88 plays and put up 12 points.

Jackson attempted 59 passes, only threw one touchdown, but also threw two picks and lost a fumble. 12 points on 59 pass attempts should tell you all you need to know about Lamar as a QB when the lights are the brightest.

Lamar is still that guy.

If these receivers can get their shit together, and thus offense can perform, and actually cash in the redzone instead of settling for 3, Lamar will buckle under the pressure.

He definitely shines against offenses like this. Ones that do a lot to get the edge in the run game.

And hopefully they'll be seeing Connor Embree in the facility waiting room with them.

How can you mention 2019 without bringing up jackson coming back in 2021, get a lead thing doesn't matter anymore they have wrs now, nfl passing scheme, in the rams game they were down and he led them. With andrews coming back expecting the linebackers to be attacked.

It's going to be close game, I think it's a spags and Mahomes game.... I'll take our chances.

If our DL is even passable against the run, I think we win. Not guaranteed, but as others have said I think you put guys on islands at the back and just do everything to stuff the run and bottle Lamar up.

The're a very good team. In many ways I think they're for this year what the Eagles were last. A loaded roster, probably the "best" player for player in the league BUT their QB isn't.

I rate Jackson more highly than a lot on here, but if he's forced to throw a lot I fancy our chances, even if our offense doesn't get much going.

Yeah it’s very hard to imagine this one being more than 4-point final. It’s gonna be a brawl.

I'm not sure I'd "waste" one of our thoroughbred studs on 700 year old OBJ. I think Williams or Watson could shut him down. I might play McD on Flowers and have Sneed free to roam about like he did more of last year. Have him keep eyes on Likely when he is in. Andrews is a great player but I'm not concerned about anyone who has been out two months. The only way the Ravens win this game is if Gus Edwards turns into Earl Campbell or if Lamar goes totally nuts (Like Kaepernick that one year vs GB nuts) on the ground.

Andrews worries me. He is their biggest weapon. It will be interesting to see if he's back to "normal" this game as it will be his first game back since his injury.

Game comes down to how Andy Reid game plan's against this defense. He thoroughly out coached the Bills. Reid schemed Kelce wide open when the bills were switching their defense. Had the running game humming. Bills were never able to stop the Chiefs. The Ravens D coordinator is an unknown entity and is young. He's not in Michigan and he's not playing the Texans. Reid could put him through the ringer.

All true. But he has much, much better talent to work with. AJ Klein was in an RV when the Bills called. Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen are total studs. Kyle Hamilton might be the best safety in the league currently. This will be a hell of a chess match.

DL is gonna be huge in this game...the Texans were in Lamar's ass in that first half thanks to their DL constantly winning and Ryans dialing up slot and other blitzes.

Everyone has said it but I'll reiterate...keep Lamar in the pocket and make him beat you with his arm. He may get a few here or there but he won't be able to do it consistently over 4 quarters.

I'm not even worried about the offense, the way the Ravens play D and the way their coordinator calls it, it plays right into our hands. Please blitz and be uber aggressive, I dare you...

All the pressure—literally ALL of it—is on Lamar Jackson. Give me Mahomes playing with house money every ****ing time.

They do have a strange curse surrounding them recently.

Every team that beat them in the playoffs since 2019 lost the next week.

Texans in 2019, Chiefs in 2020, Chiefs in 2021, Bengals in 2022.

Let’s break that trend.

I saw some draw parallels in this matchup to the Bucs/Packers NFCCG - very fair I think

For me, I can also see some Patriots/Chiefs AFCCG in this one

I remember going into that game, I thought we were winning for certain. New England had looked vulnerable all year, even lost like 2 of their last 3 or 4 regular season games.

Then… we know what happened. Sure we gave the game away, but Mahomes kept us in it that night. NE had a bunch of dudes who had been there done that and knew what it took to compete in a spot they probably shouldn’t have won.

This is why I can’t see this one being a blowout either which way.

Chiefs 31
Ravens 24
then on to Las Vegas

Ravens season ticket holder here (**** me, AIDS fire, etc.).

Totally nervous for the game, solely because of Patrick Mahomes. The KC defense is good, too, but a lot of teams have good defenses. PM is just a generational talent that plays his best football in the playoffs, as you well know.

Think it will be a good game, and likely within 4 points or so either way. I've seen some people talk about Andrews with mixed reactions, but one user pointed out that he thinks Andrews will actually mess with the chemistry (paraphrasing). I TOTALLY agree. I love Andrews, but likely has been fantastic, and we've been playing the best football since 2019 since Christmas, so I'm a bit nervous to mess with that.

That's an interesting point...Likely has been playing really well, I don't know that I'd mess with it either.

Karlaftis seems like such a funny loving dork... in a good way. His teammates seem to love him.

Oh hey, that was me. Glad I may not sound crazy discounting the return of a top tight end!

They wouldn't be the first team to run into the chemistry issue. He's still your best contested catch guy so that comes in handy, but Lamar would be best served to just pretend he still isn't there and only throw it to him when he is in fact open or one-on-one in the end zone.

Welcome and yes please consume anti-freeze. ;)

Just to be clear here, the Ravens lead the league in sacks, but we are actually 25th in the league in blitz percentage at 21.9% of the time. For comparison the Chiefs are second in the league in sacks just barely behind us and are 7th in the league in blitz percentage at 32.9%. Ravens have had a ton of success this year with pressure from the DL, with Justin Madubuike having an absolute monster year and Clowney tying his career high in sacks at 9.5.

Yep! And if Andrews plays, I'm still going to be happy (how could you not be), but that chemistry issue will be in the back of my mind. But if he's fully healthy and ready to go, you gotta put him in.

Welcome and thanks for not being an ass.. Yet…LMAO.. You’re LBs are outstanding.. Getting our running game going will be a problem… Kelce will have to work hard to get catches… But you have Patrick’s full attention and that’s not a good thing..

That's WILD...I swear I would've said they blitz way more than that lol.

Ha - thanks! I'm actually really looking forward to the Kelce/Hamilton matchup. Kelce is definitely going to get his, but Kyle Hamilton is a next level player and I hope he's on our team for the next decade. He's 6'4 and is great in coverage, so I think that'll be a great battle. Kelce is definitely going to get his, but if there's any safety in the league that can match up with him it's Hamilton.

2020 our O-line was decimated against the Bucs and the Coach's kid about killed a grill drinking and driving the night before they were leaving for the SB.
2021 We beat ourselves with 3 seconds left in the half to go up 21-3, and that unraveled us in the 2nd half.

Different year, different team, different story. We may get beat by the Ravens, but it won't be because we beat the Bills...

I think it was 21-10 and we had a chance to go up 24 or 28

As a Maryland Chiefs fan, welcome to the board. I’m expecting a great game, regardless of how it ends.

You remind me of most of the Ravens fans at work - cautiously optimistic unlike some of the yahoos who are calling in at 105.7. *sigh*

Gonna be a high of 49° Sunday. Will legitimately feel hot out there to these guys lol.

Got an extra ticket? Beers on me

A lot to interesting (bad) takes to unpack here.

Let's start with why you're using arguably the worst game of Lamar's career, 4 years ago, as the comparison game. Is the body of work this year - or the playoff game 3 days ago - not probably the better barometer? The titans defense wasn't even that good in 2019. They were 12th in points allowed and 21st in yards allowed. We just sucked all around and Lamar was awful. But, again, four years ago.

Also, the Lamar buckling under the pressure narrative is tired and just untrue. Pressure seemed pretty high on Christmas against the 49ers and then the next week at home to secure the one seed against the Dolphins. I can't remember but I think he did pretty well? Pressure was high this past week to get the haters off his back and advance to the AFCCG for the first time and he had 4 TDs.

I think a frustrating part as an opposing fan on a board is when you just read selective memory nonsense. I don't think it's productive or fair to just talk about the worst game of Mahomes career (2020 SB?) and pretend that game has literally any impact on the one about to be played this weekend.

Still projecting rain or nah?

Not currently.

Unfortunately yes, as of now supposed to rain.

Reid knew the Dolphins/Bills had no pass rush threat. Hence more of the playbook was available. It's no coincidence why so many deep plays materialized. We haven't had a game like last weekend in a long time. He will be prepared for what Baltimore's pass rush can do. I expect quicker developing plays.

Shit, well google isn’t being honest with me then..

I thought you guys had a dome by now. Shows what I know.

Thanks! Oh yeah, 105.7 is always enjoyable but never really rooted in reality lol.

Sounds like the definition of sports talk radio to me.

LOL yup. We have our own version of that around here. Fun to listen to, but never to be taken seriously.

I'll never forget how hard they celebrated after they sealed that win. Guys looked like they were all 20 year vets winning their FIRST Super Bowl. They knew that was a huge accomplishment, and I'm not sure they expected to win that game.

**** house money. WE ARE the Alpha dogs not some scrappy underdog bullshit. So tired of hearing this phrase.

That's just a product of who we are this year. Our corners are very sticky and safety play has been good. We can blitz more knowing we are still good in cover 0. We disguise these coverages exceptionally well also, thats what spags does. I also won't be surprised if we drop 8, rush 2 and have a spy on Lamar on some 3rd and longs. Should be a good cat and mouse games with Spags. Our O-line is going to have a tough task. Clowney looks rejuvenated this year. We are going to miss Thuney, but Allegretti is a great back up, but if we have another injury it could get dicey. The Chiefs need guys to step up on offense like MVS did last week and not turn the ball over. Its going to be a battle.

Comparing a regular season game or a game against a rookie QB is not the same pressure as the AFC Championship game against a team he has largely struggled to beat against a QB that is the face of the league.

There is an immense amount of pressure on Lamar Jackson to outplay Mahomes and prove the doubters wrong..Baltimore in general has a ton of pressure, you're at home, you're suppose to win....you get the team that does this all the time.

Yup, until the other team has Patrick Mahomes and we don't.

Good post.

7 Nation Army still sucks balls though. Please tell me you don't chant that bullshit...

Oh hey a song has Baltimore in it! It's absolutely terrible but look at us! "Chants like a bunch of reeruns"

Meh, I don't agree. There's pressure IN Baltimore, but if you look at the players, they don't seem pressured. Their spirits are high and they seem to have a pretty jovial yet locked in attitude lately.

And besides, my point was to compare apples to apples - not focusing in on a singular game 4 years ago to base a conclusion. 4 years ago the Chiefs lost the SB and Mahomes had one of his worst ever statistic games. Why would I bring that up as relevant - in any way - to this weekend's game? It's dumb.

No...I totally don't sing along to that with the rest of the crowd...as if. But let's tread lightly on the team chants. That Tomahawk Chop ain't it.

[QUOTE=Johnny8;17358590]A lot to interesting (bad) takes to unpack here.

Let's start with why you're using arguably the worst game of Lamar's career, 4 years ago, as the comparison game. Is the body of work this year - or the playoff game 3 days ago - not probably the better barometer? The titans defense wasn't even that good in 2019. They were 12th in points allowed and 21st in yards allowed. We just sucked all around and Lamar was awful. But, again, four years ago.

Also, the Lamar buckling under the pressure narrative is tired and just untrue. Pressure seemed pretty high on Christmas against the 49ers and then the next week at home to secure the one seed against the Dolphins. I can't remember but I think he did pretty well? Pressure was high this past week to get the haters off his back and advance to the AFCCG for the first time and he had 4 TDs.

I think a frustrating part as an opposing fan on a board is when you just read selective memory nonsense. I don't think it's productive or fair to just talk about the worst game of Mahomes career (2020 SB?) and pretend that game has literally any impact on the one about to be played this weekend.[/QUOTE

Football team message boards are really about 90% useless but it is nice when you find that 10%. I would say selective memory takes are more like hopeful wishing.

I have watched only a few hours of Ravens football this year but you guys are on a great run. Easily beat teams don’t make it this far. But every team has weaknesses. I do think Kc’s best bet is stopping the run enough to make you pass more than you should. If you think you can throw the ball all over the field you will probably lose. Wish we had flowers. Kid seems special.

We have the experience which definitely counts for something. I envision this game to be a one score game first to 27 wins.

Good luck Ravens. #15 is all about legacy and catching Brady. It will not be an easy win.

FYI ravens board has the same 90% 10% split :thumb:

Ps We are all nervous and hopeful we win. Anyone who is 100% confident is a fraud

I get that people think Lamar is going to win MVP...Lamar is even this year wildly inconsistent. People be like oh look at the Dolphins game or the Lions game...yes but how about all of the 150 yard passing games?

Agreed... Mahomes gets a rare opportunity to play with house $$$ and as an underdog, while the pressure is massive on Lamar.

If the Chiefs can build an early lead... even like 10-0, or 13-7... Lamar will start to wilt.

If Lamar plays like crap all you'll hear is that he's a playoff choker and he'll be 1-4 against Mahomes, that is massive pressure when you want to be judged as an equal to that player.

I like you ROFL

Usually make visiting fans my "reek" but not you! Just the trolls.

[QUOTE=HighChief;17358677]Totally agree! To be clear, I think the Ravens are going to win (I mean, of course I have to say that), but you guys have a great pass defense, and if you're WRs decide to catch balls, it will be quite the battle!

Be honest. If the Chiefs win big it will be greatly entertaining when the Tomahawk Chant gets broadcasted out to the elitest DC Maryland snowflakes that abandoned the Redskins to follow Art Model's old team. Irony.

SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH!

It's just wild. Lamar is about to win his second MVP and yet every single opposing fan uses the same narrative. He can't throw outside the numbers, stop the run and force him to pass and they're f'd! It's wild the amount of disrespect he gets as a soon-to-be two time MVP while the same folks slobber all over people like Josh Allen (who is also good, but, you know, not a soon-to-be 2 time MVP). I wonder why!

[QUOTE=Johnny8;17358691]You never bet against the All Time great players and only one of these 2 teams has that. Especially a HOF QB with an ELITE defense.

Im taking the team with the better defense, better coach, and better QB. KC has all 3 this year

LOL you must not know the area very well. Nothing about M&T bank will be elitist outside of the suite level.

I’m hoping for one of those special game plans that Reid cooks up against the best defenses (like the Niners game last season or every time we seem to play the Ravens). This could be a grind it out slog if we can run and the Ravens get pressure. Or we could come out and out scheme them with Mahomes flawless execution.

If Lamar out duels Mahomes then so be it. But I think we have the great equalizers in Andy and Mahomes. As always, we just need to execute.

And before you try to argue...

Only one of these 2 teams hasn't given up 30 points or 400 yards. Baltimore faced a softer schedule as well.

The offense has also found it's groove averaging 30 a game in the playoffs. (Yes I'm counting a score on the Hardman fluke fumble)

I personally think that Baltimore is the better overall team in terms of talent. The issue is that playoff experience matters, and Spags has proven he's able to come up wrinkles to shut down running QBs. I'd call this a coin flip kind of game, but until the Ravens prove they're the outlier who can beat Mahomes in the playoffs, I wouldn't bet against him finding a way to win.

Lamar was on my fantasy team...and even in that setting he was wildly inconsistent.

Also in fairness Josh Allen can make throws Lamar simply can't make.