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AFC Championship: Key Matchups and How to Watch Ravens vs. Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will face off in the first of two Sunday games of conference championship weekend, as the NFL's best teams compete for the AFC's top spot.Image source: Getty images The Ravens, with the NFL's best record, will face Patrick Mahomes and the likely league MVP, Lamar Jackson. Baltimore aims for its first AFC title since 2012, following their 2012 Super Bowl victory against the 49ers.Kansas City aims to return to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in six seasons under center Mahomes and win its first road AFC title game win. This will be a new challenge for the Chiefs, who have hosted the conference championship for the previous five years.The AFC's Super Bowl opponent will soon be known, and there are a number of ways to watch the event.How to Watch Live Sports StreamingDate: Sunday, Jan. 28 | Time: 3 p.m. ETLocation: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore)TV: CBS | Stream on Paramount+ Follow: CBS Sports App Ravens -3.5, O/U 44.5 are the odds (based on Sportsline consensus odds).When the Chiefs Have the Ball, What's Their Game Plan?The Chiefs, after two strong offensive performances, face a formidable defense, with Baltimore ranking first in FTN's DVOA and having the seventh-best unit against the run and best defense against the pass.Mike Macdonald's team held the Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud and the Texans' explosive offense to just 213 total yards, 10 first downs, and three offensive points in their first road playoff game. This was a different task than holding Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and the Chiefs' offense, which did not perform up to its usual standards this season.The matchup between Kansas City and Macdonald will primarily focus on how the Ravens' offensive line can withstand Macdonald's pressure looks. Despite not frequently blitzing, Macdonald heavily uses simulated pressures to create uncertainty for opponents, making it crucial to assess the Ravens' defense against Macdonald's pressure tactics.The Chiefs have been notably strong in the front, but their recent acquisitions of Jawaan Taylor and Donovan Smith have not been as successful as expected, making them more vulnerable up front than ever since their Super Bowl loss to the Buccaneers. Mahomes, a talented thrower and runner, has been more affected by pressure this season than at any point in his career. If the Ravens can disrupt his rhythm and get after him early, the Chiefs could be thrown off their game.Image source: Getty images Kansas City has largely resolved the issue in recent weeks, but the Chiefs will face more challenging secondary matches than against the Dolphins or Bills.Travis Kelce will face Roquan Smith and Marcus Williams in the middle of the field, with Kyle Hamilton waiting for him in the slot. Rashee Rice often lines up in the slot, dealing with Hamilton. Outside, Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens, and cloud coverage could be present. Rice may be in motion to get free releases on downfield routes. Judicious use of screens will be key against the Baltimore defense, utilizing the Ravens' aggressiveness while not being too passive in challenging them downfield.Macdonald is expected to focus on pass-catching players like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson to force Mahomes to beat him. Reid has been scheming things up, but throwing the ball against the Ravens defense has been a challenging task in the NFL this season. The Ravens defense has been particularly difficult to tackle.Dominating the Field: Tactics for the Ravens When They Have the Ball

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