Legacies are on the line in the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.
For the Chiefs, it a shot at a third Super Bowl in the six seasons of the Patrick Mahomes-Andy Reid era. The duo made the conference title game every season since 2018, but only advanced to the Super Bowl three times and won it twice: in 2019 and 2022, with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 sandwiched in the middle.
The Ravens, meanwhile, are attempting to start a run of shots at the Lombardi Trophy after Baltimore locked quarterback Lamar Jackson in to a long-term contract. He's on the cusp of his second career MVP award on arguably the best version of the Ravens he's played with in his career. Baltimore hasn't even been to a conference championship game since 2012, during which it won its first and only Super Bowl of the past decade.
All eyes will be on Mahomes and Jackson when either offense takes the field. Both were among the top quarterbacks in the league this year, although Jackson proved to be a more effective all-around weapon while Mahomes maintained his reputation as arguably the best passer in the league.
Jackson has the better unit around him, though, with wideouts Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr. and Rashod Bateman. Tight end Mark Andrews will also return from his mid-season ankle injury after the team activated him off injured reserve Friday.
Mahomes and the Chiefs go almost exclusively through tight end Travis Kelce after the veteran pass-catcher tallied two touchdowns in the divisional win over the Buffalo Bills. Running back Isiah Pacheco is a huge question mark for the game, though, as he deals with toe and ankle injuries after missing multiple practices this week.
While both teams are known for their quarterbacks and their offenses, the defenses could be on full display as well. Baltimore and Kansas City finished with the Nos. 1 and 2 scoring defense, respectively, during the 2023 regular season. The two sides also rank first and second in sacks, as the Ravens recorded 60 and the Chiefs tallied 57.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's AFC championship clash between the Chiefs and the Ravens, including broadcast information and start time.
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What time is Chiefs vs. Ravens today?
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 28
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. CT
Chiefs vs. Ravens will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 28. The game will be played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
What channel is Chiefs vs. Ravens on?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+ | DAZN (Canada)
Chiefs vs. Ravens will air on CBS. Those in the Kansas City area can watch locally on KCTV (channel 5) while those in Baltimore can watch on WJZ-TV (channel 13). Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Tony Romo (color analyst) will be on the call for CBS.
Chiefs vs. Ravens live streams
Chiefs vs. Ravens will air nationally on CBS. Viewers can also stream the game on Paramount+.
Meanwhile, fans in Canada can watch 49ers vs. Lions on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
Chiefs vs. Ravens playoff history
This will be just the second playoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens.
Joe Flacco and Baltimore beat a Matt Cassel-led Kansas City squad in a 30-7 drubbing in the 2010 wild-card round. Flacco threw two touchdowns – one to Ray Rice and one to Anquan Boldin, while Jamaal Charles scored once for the Chiefs. The Ravens lost to the Steelers in the divisional round the following week.
| Season | Round | Location | Result |
| 2023 | Conference Championship | M&T Bank Stadium | TBD |
| 2010 | Wild Card | Arrowhead Stadium | Ravens 30, Chiefs 7 |
NFL playoff schedule 2024
Conference championship games
Sunday, Jan. 28
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| Chiefs at Ravens | 3 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Lions at 49ers | 6:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
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