Let's Talk About Baltimore (AFC Championship)

[SHOWTIME]

Headed back to the AFC Championship Game!!!! Discuss.

[Johnny8]

Originally Posted by Kiimo

You've been balanced. But if the Ravens win you're going to FOR SURE say hell yeah we beat the Chiefs and after they talked mad shit all week!


Like, we know you're over here fishing for hot takes. As if we're Patriots fans screaming NEVER COUNT OUT TOUCHDOWN TOM I MEAN PENALTY PAT

It's just pretty transparent, that's all.

Chiefs could lose to the Ravens, it's true. Frankly this is our down year and we made it to the sixth straight AFCCG and it's house money at this point. Youngest defense in the league and set up for another five years of dominance.

Totally fair to feel that way. I won't, to be clear, gloat whatsoever if we win (if I comment at all - I don't want it to seen as rubbing it in). And if we lose I'll be back here, will just need to pull myself out of my depression first. I get a lot of opposing fans come in and are over the top in homerism or just assholes. I don't think I'm that at all.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Today we get actual media coverage at the facilities, so there’s that.

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by OneWinningDrive

I think the Ravens could bring their "B" game and beat most teams in the NFL, but not the Chiefs. Mahomes is as much of a gamer as there is; I can't even conceive of him sitting a game due to injury. Kelce acts like a stereotypical TE jock, but his understanding of how to get open even when the entire gameplan revolves around containing him is genius. And the coaching staff has seen everything there is to see.

I get the feeling this is going to be a "kitchen sink" game. The Ravens are going to debut some looks on both offense and defense (and knowing Harbaugh, special teams) that they've been saving all year for a moment like this. Ditto for the Chiefs. Should be fun.

This is what I was wondering about. I was curious if Baltimore would do this or if they would just line up and play how they did all year thinking that they would still win.

[Jerm]

Originally Posted by OneWinningDrive

I get the feeling this is going to be a "kitchen sink" game. The Ravens are going to debut some looks on both offense and defense (and knowing Harbaugh, special teams) that they've been saving all year for a moment like this.

It's funny you mention that, I feel the exact same way about the Chiefs and Andy...

Can't wait to see what both teams bring.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by PurpleOrange

Fair point, besides personnel what is this years D doing that is different and/or better?

Spags has the speed and competence at Linebacker and shutdown corners in Sneed and McDuffie, and a smart Safety in Reid to run whatever he wants. There are no glaring weaknesses at any level. Spags can choose to shut down the pass between the 20's and let a team like the Bills rack up rushing yards and decide to hold them to FG's. That was the plan last week, but Josh made two crazy 3rd and long throws to get 2 TDs, which with most QBs would have been FGs. He can run and disguise blitz packages knowing we can cover really well in Zero, or he can rush 2 and drop 8 and have a spy. He is all over the board this year because it's the first time he's had this level of talent playing this well.

[wachashi]

Originally Posted by Johnny8

Ravens win 34-20.

Through six seasons, Mahomes has lost four games by two possessions.

Only one of those was in the postseason. It was in the Super Bowl with an offensive line decimated by injuries relying on backups at every position.

If you're predicting an overwhelming Ravens victory, you're really not understanding the greatness of Patrick Mahomes.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by Jerm

It's funny you mention that, I feel the exact same way about the Chiefs and Andy...

Can't wait to see what both teams bring.

Not only because it’s historically what Andy does, but because he told everyone Sunday night lol.

He said they had more plays in the Bills game plan than they’ve ever had, and didn’t have to use near as much as they expected to.

[Jerm]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Not only because it’s historically what Andy does, but because he told everyone Sunday night lol.

He said they had more plays in the Bills game plan than they’ve ever had, and didn’t have to use near as much as they expected to.

I can't wait to see what zany shit Spags draws up...

[Ebolapox]

let's bury this here, why not...

Hate Me Now (originally Nas-- changed for Mahomes)

Playoff Season has returned
It's been a long time, been a long time comin'
Looks like the death of the bills
But you know, there's no turning back now
This is what makes me, championships are what I am

You can hate me now, (Q.B.) but I won't stop now (real playas)
Cause I can't stop now, (ravens) you can hate me now (c'mon)
But I won't stop now, cause I can't stop now
You can hate me now, you can hate me now

Don't hate me, hate the blitzes I see, passes I throw
rings that I win, make you spin, close your eyes
Picture me throwin', sixes, money stackin'
Bitches, accounts that swollen to riches, Chiefs get in ya
Most critically acclaimed most valuable player
Best defense reader, improv narrator, my style's greater
play maker, big threat to a lot of you haters
Commentators sideline try watchin' my paper
bout half a decade, quite impressive
Most of the best is in the essence
For this football shit that I stand for
Expandin' more to the big screen, state farm dreams
But it seems you'd rather see me on sidelines while we on D
Want me off the scene fast, but good things last
Like your favorite QB still makin' some mean cash
First qb to bring a platinum plaque back to Whitehouse TX
But you still wanna hate, be my guest, I suggest

You can hate me now, (Q.B.) but I won't stop now (real playas)
Cause I can't stop now, (ravens) you can hate me now (c'mon)
But I won't stop now, cause I can't stop now
You can hate me now, you can hate me now

You wanna hate me then hate me, what can I do
But keep throwin’ tuddies, funny I was just like you
I had to hustle hard, never give up, until I made it
Now y'all sayin' "that's a clever playa, nothin' to play with"
Hate on me, I blew but I'm the same QB
People warn me, when you're on top, there's envy
Took my WRs out the hood, but you doubt on us
Sayin' we forgot how to play but can't get it out of us
My bad, skip the pro bowl, then hand it to you?
Here's my o-line and my TE room, you can throw to them too
Criticize when I throw for the streets, hate my chiefs hat
nike this, reebok that, what you expect, ho?
Nickname showtime, took this game to its threshold
Best throw, I bet the whole U.S. know
Try to make it like you the realest, but who the best?
Think we all know the answer to that, cause y’all feel this right

You can hate me now, (Q.B.) but I won't stop now (real playas)
Cause I can't stop now, (ravens) you can hate me now (c'mon)
But I won't stop now, cause I can't stop now
You can hate me now, you can hate me now

It's a thin line between winner and lose
Fins and bills, nine man fronts and fourty-sixes
Hell or the pearly gates, I was destined to win
Predicted, blame Veach, he saw talent in droves
Second to none, turn your wife into a widow
Shoot through wintry breeze, the desolate one
Took a little time to claim my spot
MVP of the league until this game stop, and I side with the Lord
Ride for the cause while drivin' linemen blitzed at my doors
Plottin' I'm sure to catch me with they three deep to my jaws
Tried sackin’ me up but I flipped on these ducks
Instead of me, ambulances were picking them up
NFL fans fear what they don't understand, hate what they can't conquer
Guess it's just the theory of man
Became a monster, on top of the world, never fallin'
I'm as real as they come from day one, forever ballin'
C'mon

You can hate me now, (Q.B.) but I won't stop now (real playas)
Cause I can't stop now, (ravens) you can hate me now (c'mon)
But I won't stop now, cause I can't stop now
You can hate me now, you can hate me now

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by Johnny8

I actually think I've been really balanced here, so unsure where this is coming from. But yeah, is it irritating that all AA QBs are stereotyped as the same? Sure is. So when I see the same nonsense, I'm going to call it out, because that's what it is.

I can still have normal cross-talk and share objective opinions are also call out bullshit. Those two don't impact one another.

Inferring a specific racial bias towards black QBs to a fan base who’s QB is himself black is not “calling out bullshit”, it IS bullshit.

[St. Patty's Fire]

Originally Posted by Johnny8

I actually think I've been really balanced here, so unsure where this is coming from. But yeah, is it irritating that all AA QBs are stereotyped as the same? Sure is. So when I see the same nonsense, I'm going to call it out, because that's what it is.

I can still have normal cross-talk and share objective opinions are also call out bullshit. Those two don't impact one another.

mahomes is black and isnt considered a running qb last i checked

[RunKC]

The Ravens defense is very vulnerable to TE's. Kittle had one of his best games against them. 126 yards.



One of my favorite young TE's Trey McBride also had 95 yards on them with Josh Dobbs as his QB.



The Ravens defense isn't as scary as it looks

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by Johnny8

Totally fair to feel that way. I won't, to be clear, gloat whatsoever if we win (if I comment at all - I don't want it to seen as rubbing it in). And if we lose I'll be back here, will just need to pull myself out of my depression first. I get a lot of opposing fans come in and are over the top in homerism or just assholes. I don't think I'm that at all.

Well right on man if you're over here after a Ravens loss people will respect that.


This board is very tongue in cheek and full of bloated hot takes for humor sake. Fans come over and are SHOCKED I TELL YOU at the unreal viewpoints and miss the subtlety that most are hyperbole or obvious statements like I hope the Kansas City Chiefs win because ______ fans should drink antifreeze and then get 40 likes.

Lots of running jokes that you have to be here for a while to get.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by RunKC

The Ravens defense is very vulnerable to TE's. Kittle had one of his best games against them. 126 yards.



One of my favorite young TE's Trey McBride also had 95 yards on them with Josh Dobbs as his QB.



The Ravens defense isn't as scary as it looks

Plus terrible against the run and on 3rd down.

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

We’ve had this conversation every year with a different fan base for the last 6 years. Don’t believe me? Go back into the archives and pull them up.

Opposing Fan:
“Hi, Joe Fan Here from X. Just wanted to stop by and wish you guys luck and a great game Saturday/Sunday. Should be fun…”
(Reads board, can’t believe how confident Chiefs Fans are on a Chiefs MB)

“Have you guys even looked at our stats and who we played and beat? I mean, this team is different…”
(Reads replies and can’t believe the amount of disrespect he’s seeing)

“You know, Mahomes hasn’t faced a player like X or a Defense like ours. This isn’t going to be some BS D like the X that you faced in he Divisional Round.
(Reads replies and can’t believe he’s being ignored. The butthurt intensifies)

“Wow, I can’t believe you guys are so confident and arrogant! Do you even watch football outside of KC? Have you seen these stats? (Links numerous worthless stats that we’ve all seen before and waits for people to be impressed. No one is impressed)

“What the f is wrong with Chiefs Fans? You have NEVER faced an opponent like our Team! This is going to be Mahomes greatest challenge ever. He’ll have to have the Strength of Thor and the Wisdom of Solomon to even have a small chance of victory. You are doomed!” (Reads replies that everyone is now laughing at him. People have now stopped replying. He’s incensed)

“**** you, you bunch of inbred Missouri hillbillies! KC is a shithole and YOUR BBQ sucks!!! I hope our D rips Mahomes head off and shits down his neck. **** you!!! (Account deleted).

*RINSE. REPEAT. EVERY YEAR

Absolutely perfect encapsulation of the process.