Kansas City Chiefs: How They Can Beat Other AFC Teams in Playoffs

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 30: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs takes the field during pre game introductions prior to the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens (10-6 record, 4th overall seed)

This is probably the trickiest team the Chiefs would have to face. The Ravens came into Arrowhead back in week 14 and probably should’ve have won that game. They dominated the line of scrimmage for four and a half quarters and kept the pressure on Mahomes.

The game came down to a fourth and nine throw heard around the world, and the Chiefs pass rush getting home late in the game on quarterback Lamar Jackson. Since that game, Jackson has looked a lot better as a passer and has willed the Ravens to back-to-back wins and the AFC North title.

In order for the Chiefs to beat this team again, they would need to play with a lead and dictate the game on their terms. That’s easier said than done considering just how bad the Chiefs rush defense has been this season.

The idea would be to force Lamar Jackson to beat the Chiefs with his arm. This would allow the league’s best pass rush to get home and create problems for the rookie signal caller.

The Ravens definitely have the formula to upset the Chiefs if they wind up as the lowest seed in the divisional round.

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