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Chiefs - Ravens AFC Championship: QB matchup | Mahomes - Jackson

The upcoming football game promises to be a showdown between Patrick and Lamar, as one seeks to continue his playoff legacy and the other defy the doubters.

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In yet another electrifying playoff game, the Kansas City Chiefs will hit the road in these playoffs to take on the formidable Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens, early favorites with a 3.5-point advantage at home by different Sportsbooks, boast the regular season’s number one defense, while the Chiefs come in strong with the second-ranked defense.

This matchup follows the Chiefs’ impressive victory against the Buffalo Bills and the Ravens’ dominating performance against the Houston Texans. With star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson leading their respective teams, football fans are in for a treat as two of the game’s best signal-callers clash on the gridiron.

The script for this game seems to have been penned by the football gods themselves, promising a spectacle that will be etched in fans’ memories.

Lamar Jackson

Both teams come into the game with impressive defensive units, which adds to the excitement of the matchup between the offenses and defenses. Ravens’ defensive coordinator, Mike McDonald, has done an excellent job this season by using different strategies and personnel to stop the opposing teams’ offenses.

Lamar Jackson’s mobility and ability to read defenses will particularly challenge the Chiefs.

The noise and intensity of Baltimore’s home crowd and the formidable defense will significantly challenge Mahomes. The challenges Baltimore’s defense poses and the potential impact of key players returning to the Ravens’ lineup, such as Mark Andrews and Marlon Humphrey, will also be factors to watch out for.

2023 Season Stats

Quarterback Rating 102.7

Completion Percentage 67.2

Passing yds 3678

Touchdowns 24

Fumbles Lost 6

Interceptions 7

Sacked 37

Patrick Mahomes

While Mahomes hasn’t had his best season this year, he is still a force to be reckoned with, especially when connecting with Travis Kelce, who, despite having a slightly down year, displayed his skills in the Chiefs’ recent win over the Bills.

The outcome of the game may depend heavily on the performance of some key players. For the Chiefs, linebacker Nick Bolton, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and wide receiver Rashod Rice will be crucial. Linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, and wide receiver Z Flowers will play pivotal roles on the Ravens’ side.

2023 Season Stats

Quarterback Rating 92.6

Completion Percentage 67.2

Passing yds 4,183

Touchdowns 14

Fumbles Lost 5

Interceptions 14

Sacked 27

Both teams have elite talent and strategic prowess, setting the stage for what promises to be a clash of titans.

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