Ravens fans are scared

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

As for matchups/improvements...

The Ravens’ secondary has improved, for sure, from what faced KC.

But Hill is healthy and available and changes a bunch of what a D can do in its secondary. And Hardiman is also Improved - experience - so that’s a big ++ for KC, IMO.

And the Chiefs OL is healthy and better. Eric Fisher makes a huge difference for them, even though he’s merely a slightly better than average LT.

The Ravens’ offense has improved. They’re more versed in their scheme and playing with confidence.

They also may have a limited Mark Ingram. That calf injury is one that may linger.

The Chiefs’ D has improved by leaps and bounds, especially in its DL play and in LB run defense.

The Ravens run 3 WR less than any other team in the NFL. That means KC can live in a 3-Lb set with Ragland on the field if necessary to help the run game. Pennel and Saunders will also be factors and weren’t the first game.

I think KC gains more from being healthy and gains more from in-season improvement than Baltimore (which needed two very fluky won jump balls to even make the first matchup close).

Good points.

I truly believe a healthy Chiefs team is stronger than Baltimore. And a problematic matchup in several ways.

My worry is having to beat a team that's thirsty for revenge on the road.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Good points.

I truly believe a healthy Chiefs team is stronger than Baltimore. And a problematic matchup in several ways.

My worry is having to beat a team that's thirsty for revenge on the road.

Revenge for what? Losing in the regular season in a game that didn’t end up mattering? If they need that for motivation they’re already beaten.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by wazu

Revenge for what? Losing in the regular season in a game that didn’t end up mattering? If they need that for motivation they’re already beaten.

Chiefs are the only team that Lamar hasn’t beaten (that he’s played). They thought they should’ve won the game last year, and losing again this year just added fuel.