In more ways than one, the Baltimore Ravens outplayed the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 AFC Championship game just over eight months ago. On offense, they outgained them and had one fewer first downs as as a result of an actual play and on defense, they pitched a shutout in the second half.
Unfortunately, one area where the Ravens lost was beating themselves with penalties due to a lack of composure. The Chiefs’ offense was given five first downs as a result of penalty to the Ravens’ none. Two were unnecessary roughness, one was a defensive hold, another for too many men on the field and the other two were questionable roughing the passer calls.