9:14 p.m
Extra point by H. Butker (Chiefs) to make it 7:0
H. Butker’s extra point attempt is good!
9:13 p.m
T. Kelce (Chiefs) touchdown to make it 6-0
Touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs! Travis Kelce scores six points for his team.
9:12 p.m
A first time Redzone
Mahomes looks for Rice on the left side with a deep pass, which is clearly being held. For this, the referees give Holding a flag and the Chiefs come behind the Ravens’ 20-yard line for a new first attempt.
9:10 p.m
The Chiefs are taking a risk!
Just in the opponent’s half, the Chiefs go for a run at 3&2. Mahomes hands the ball to Pacheco, but Roquan Smith is there and brings the running back to the ground without gaining any space. But the Chiefs go for the fourth attempt because the field goal would be out of reach. This time Mahomes gets time and tries a pass to Kelce. At the perfect moment, the quarterback releases the ball and his favorite receiving station fishes the football out of the air for a new first down.
9:08 p.m
Things are going better for the Chiefs
Things are going a little better for the Chiefs. The first pass lands at Kelce to gain some space. Mahomes then finds his running back Pacheco with a pass for a new first down. Afterwards, Rice almost ensures a new first down before Pacheco does the job this time with a run and brings the Chiefs into the opposing half early on.
9:06 p.m
The first drive quickly ends in a punt
First, the Ravens try the running game. Justice Hill only runs for two yards. Then it’s Lamar Jackson’s turn, who can also only gain one yard. Then the Ravens have to go to 3&6 for the pass. But Agholor, who runs a decent route, is perfectly covered by McDuffie and is therefore unable to intercept Jackson’s pass. This means the Ravens have to give up possession again quickly.
9:02 p.m
The first drive belongs to the home team
Harrison Butker kicks the ball out of the end zone. So Lamar Jackson comes onto the field with his offense at the start of this game and they own the first drive. Let’s go!
9:02 p.m
Game start
Kickoff in the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. The game is running.
8:57 p.m
Only five minutes until kickoff
Both teams are now ready and the atmosphere is fantastic. M&T Bank Stadium really has it all! The question immediately becomes clear as to which team will be the first to reach the Super Bowl. As usual, the American anthem will be sung and that means kickoff is just a few moments away. We are looking forward to a thrilling AFC Championship Game!
8:48 p.m
Important news from the staff
As of this weekend, it has been clear for the Kansas City Chiefs that wide receiver Kadarius Toney will be out due to a hip injury, which the receiver angrily denied on his social media channels. Rather, the birth of his child seems to be the reason for his absence and the injury that the Chiefs claimed was a lie, according to Toney. The only thing that is certain is that the former first-round pick will not be available against the Ravens and Mahomes will have to rely on his other receivers. However, there was positive news on the Ravens side. Mark Andrews, Lamar Jackson’s favorite receiver, is ready to make a comeback after his persistent ankle injury. The tight end was released by the Ravens during the week and can therefore take part in the AFC Championship Game. This should be an extreme challenge for the Chiefs defense, because the receivers are already being fed enough by Jackson. Adding another weapon will make this offensive even more difficult to defend.
8:34 p.m
Jackson vs. Mahomes – The Fifth
The two faces of the franchise have now met four times. The last encounter was a little while ago. In Week 2 of the regular season in 2021, the Ravens won in a real nailbiter with 36:35 at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Ravens. Patrick Mahomes won all previous matches against the Ravens. In the private duel, Mahomes leads 3-1 against Jackson. But the cards will be reshuffled this evening too. The M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland will probably mutate into a real cauldron and the fans will be louder than ever. That could be a deciding factor in the Ravens’ favor as they attack their first Super Bowl in 12 years. Lamar Jackson, who will most likely win his second MVP title, can count on the support of his followers. But this pressure could also cause some unrest for the Ravens. So far, the outstanding team has not given the impression of being distracted by expectations and will also want to perform in a highly professional manner against the Chiefs. Nevertheless, it will probably be a decision between the better playing form of the quarterbacks. The winner of the duel Jackson vs. Mahomes will presumably ensure that his team moves into the Super Bowl.
20:24
The Chiefs are running hot in the playoffs
This year, the Kansas City Chiefs are proving to be outstanding in the postseason. Despite a shaky regular season, the team with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes got into shape in time and reached the AFC Championship Game for the sixth time in a row. First, the Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins in front of their home crowd in an unforgettable encounter due to the weather, then they had to play in Buffalo. Despite many critical voices, they defied the Bills in a thrilling encounter and moved back into the AFC Champions Game with a score of 27:24. This season, however, the Chiefs are not showing their usual power on offense, but are primarily convincing with a strong defense. This is highly unusual for a team with Patrick Mahomes as quarterback, but could be the remedy against the extremely strong Ravens today. In addition, Mahomes is always a player on the field who can decide a match on his own. Can the Chiefs ruin an extremely strong season for the Ravens?
20:12
Are the Ravens beatable?
If you look at how the season has gone so far, the Baltimore Ravens are certainly the favorites in this NFL semifinal against the Kansas City Chiefs. With a statistic of 13:4, the Ravens entered the postseason as the first-place team in the AFC and were able to avoid the wildcard weekend. Last week the Baltimore Ravens met the surprise team of the Houston Texans in their own stadium. Despite an even first half, the Ravens didn’t let anything go wrong, especially in the second half, and were able to move into this AFC Championship Game with a clear 34:10. Once again, Lamar Jackson was outstanding, making the decision with two touchdowns from the air and two touchdowns from the ground. The Ravens also impress with their strong defense, which some teams have already struggled with this season. Today the Ravens want to attack their third AFC title and don’t let the playoff giants from Kansas City stop them.
19:58
The AFC Championship Game is coming up!
Today at 9:00 p.m. the time has come! The Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC finals. The winner of this encounter will be the first participant in Super Bowl LVIII and will fight for the coveted ring and the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas in two weeks. It will be an exciting encounter when the Ravens host the current champions from Kansas City. There will also be a clash between Lamar Jackson, the possible MvP, and Patrick Mahomes, the superstar quarterback. Everything speaks for a thrilling encounter and the live ticker for this conference championship game starts just in time before kickoff.