“What Happened???” - Rich Eisen on the Ravens Laying an Egg in AFC Title Game vs the Chiefs

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[@Masterwokeyman]

They were too busy taunting their opponent , they forgot to look at the score board and see they were down by 10 points, lol

[@Frahmans5081]

Imagine if flowers didn’t taunt…

[@richardlug6139]

@@Frahmans5081 No imagine if he would have taken better care of the ball at the goal line. They still should have scored even after the taunting.

[@dannybuck4445]

Imagine if they flagged the chief’s for their taunts as well

[@user-oc8sr3ml9m]

​@@dannybuck4445or flagged the ravens on thier kicking down guys and tripping. 🤔

[@notavail_able]

​@@dannybuck4445 The chiefs players taunted? When?? Who??

[@ecpracticesquad4674]

Pressure makes diamonds but also cracks pipes. Lamar cracked

[@basil1913]

Lachoke

[@longtyler48]

Crack pipes?

[@KlvnDxxminique]

LameArm Jackson 😶‍🌫️

[@velder22]

It cracked their coaching staff for sure, they thought it was going to be a shootout after the first quarter

[@devantemarshall6306]

Lamar didn’t crack. His coaches did. Every time he losses like this in the playoffs the coaches completely make the worst game plan for him. No reason the best rushing team doesn’t run the ball against a bad run defense. Happened in the titans game and this one. Will agree his INT was a bad decision and he over threw passes. But the play calling was garbage.

[@tylermccann848]

The Ravens were undisciplined, and Lamar either never looked comfortable and/or tried to do too much. The Ravens also abandoned the run, and Flowers acted like a dufus. All that is true. But one of the takeaways that I had was that the Ravens just didn't take what the Chiefs defense was giving them, which was a lot of potential lanes and check downs. Pretty surprised the Ravens couldn't adjust.

[@TheMattTrakker]

You're surprised that the QB that people have constantly said is bad at reading a defense couldn't make adjustments and read the defense?

[@tylermccann848]

@@TheMattTrakker I don't put all of that on the QB. Lamar does, after all, have an OC and HC, both of which are equally culpable.

[@goodnightmunchie]

Lmao Lamar the African quiter Jackson went full black African Michael Jackson and folded like a lawn chair 😅🚬

[@melfreitas1290]

​@goodnightmunchie Going racist shows your intelligence level son.

[@Meyechanel]

We never do

[@mikez4204]

You CAN. NOT. win a playoff game with 6 designed rushes to the runningbacks. Unwinnable strategy.

[@samk4801]

And this is, sadly, the M.O. of the Harbaugh Ravens. No matter WHICH OC they bring in, at some point they all start looking like Cam Cameron! Yet Harbaugh always gets a pass. And fans keep paying to watch it. In a rigged/bookie-betting NFL.

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

3 crucial turnovers killed them

[@samk4801]

@@MisfitsFiendClub138 Not really. The Ravens were still in the game despite the turnovers. The penalties hurt too. But the Ravens still were in the game. Their idiotic yet predictable insane offensive "strategy", something that's hounded the entire Harbaugh (and even Billick) era is the culprit. The D did their job extremely well. The O $hit the bed.

[@Irishmule169]

@@samk4801 You guys just don’t understand defense do you ? The Chiefs planned their defensive scheme to put the ball in Lachokes hands .. Stack the box , make you throw the ball and you win against Lamar .. it’s that simple !!

[@hhaste]

@@Irishmule169 No, the game was clearly fixed.. it's _that_ simple. Taylor $wift was never not going to be in the Superbowl, with the 300 million dollars she brought to the NFL. The Ravens were the leading rushing team and they only called 6 run plays the entire game? After signing Dalvin Cook? He gets 0 touches, after getting 4 in a row last week.

[@gringoboy701]

One thing you can always appreciate about Chiefs in the post season is they act like they've been there before and hold their composure. It's always funny to see teams that have never been on that stage get emotional, lose focus, and basically become a lowlight reel of their regular season selves.

[@kwoylee5617]

Totally agree. My favourite moment was Kelce laughing in that guy's face after he headbutted him.

[@GR-bn3xj]

It was easy to tell which team had been there before. Raven's had zero control over their emotions.

[@TheAireaidLord]

whats pathetic though is that this has happened to the Ravens twice now. You'd think the 2019 disaster after their 14-2 season would've taught them a lesson.

[@jaidenBenzz]

I bet on the Ravens & first possession I knew Jackson was not ready for the Moment. Congratulations chiefs!

[@chessman19]

it looked that way

[@yiyithewuster]

The Ravens offense just looked stressed out and uptight the whole game. Lamar should have scrambled fast especially in the second half instead of sitting in the pocket forever looking for receivers to get open who werent going to be

[@royalmason1539]

I think the Ravens went in with the idea of getting a lead and then intimidating the Chiefs. When the Chiefts just marches right down the field twiice the wind just went out of their sails. After that the Ravens just seemed not to know what to do.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Which is what I feared would happen, and to no surprise to any long-time fan, it occurred. It's a microcosm of all that is wrong with the coaching philosophy under Harbaugh

[@supastar25]

@@MarloSoBalJr exactly...the coaching and playcalling in the second half was abysmal from Todd Monken and Harbaugh

[@wallacesteelersws]

It’s pitiful when your strategy is to intimidate rather than play better 😂😂

[@user-oc8sr3ml9m]

​@@Bone89major stat that one.

[@rodbrock4759]

Your right

[@Nite2012Mare]

Lamar melted in the pkayoffs AGAIN like an ice cream sandwich 😳😂😂

[@jeremyroberts8822]

Chiefs won the battle in the trenches it’s as simple as that. Ravens line got bullied all game and unfortunately they just didn’t perform well enough while behind. They spent most of this year dominating yet mahomes and chiefs came and put 7 on em right away and put that pressure on them

[@xtraxtra171]

In 6 playoff games Lamar Jackson has only completed 57% of his passes for 6 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He holds the ball too long and has been sacked 24 times and the Ravens have only won 2 of those 6 games. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@phile5437]

6 fumbles too

[@user-oc8sr3ml9m]

Yup and three of those fumbles were lost. So more TOs than TD passes. Not an MVP

[@GR-bn3xj]

But that's not his fault.. Insert blame here. At some point, even his strongest fans will have to admit that he has something to do with these losses.

[@user-oc8sr3ml9m]

@@GR-bn3xj He is what he is average. He needs wide open rec. Nothing tight.

[@Spaceconstructs]

Spagnuolo is an amazing coordinator

[@fredfolson5355]

Yep, the Ravens were very undisciplined during that game.

[@mickcindysal6264]

They were just sloppy and silly.

[@webstercat]

Out of control Emotions killed the Ravens ….. never more….

[@leomallard9358]

Take thy beak from out my heart…

[@gabeplaysball]

The Ravens were relying on an immature rookie WR for everything after abandoning the run. Lamar looked flustered as a result.

[@sirhoopalot1125]

He still can’t throw

[@Paul-vf2wl]

@@sirhoopalot1125 Career 56% completion rate in the playoffs

[@sirhoopalot1125]

@@Paul-vf2wl 2-4 in the playoffs?

[@gen3kali877]

Zay Flowers was still the best offensive player for the Ravens.

[@RaccoonGamingUG]

Lamar Jackson is the AFC version of dak Prescott in the post season.

[@gen3kali877]

Lamar actually won a game so still better than Dak.

[@jpjh8844]

Lamar looked bad for the same reason Hurts suffered against Tampa. A defense with a disguised blitz designed to confused a mobile QB and a run game at the same time! Now offenses need to figure out how to best them.

[@screamingdizbuster7722]

1000% correct. To be able to disguise blitz packages is to create an uncertainty for both QB and blockers which can prevent them from executing the offensive game plan. Hard to stay on your front foot when you can't really know to properly interpret what you're seeing right in front of you.

[@tylerboswell7380]

Literally all they had to do was play their normal gameplan. 5-6 DBs on the field, and they refused to run the ball, as the best running team the NFL has ever seen. It's mind-boggling. They decided that in this game, they wanted Lamar to stand in the pocket, despite not having good protection, and try to throw the ball 10+ yards every play. To me, this was ultimately a complete failure by Harbs and Monken. Lamar made mistakes too, but I doubt he's the reason that their game plan was broken.

[@coacoa289]

The lights were way tooo bright 🔆 😮

[@FloridaHockeyFan]

Time for Lamar to take some of that dak Prescott criticism. He completely planked when the game mattered most.

[@lotsamacha1112]

Raven fans have all vowed to protect thier golden child from criticism at all costs, they value flash over substance every time.

[@GR-bn3xj]

@lotsamacha1112 Yeah, I don't get it. It was pretty easy to see what the problem was. I am not a baltimore fan. I am a miami Dolphins fan who also graduated from alabama. I love Tua. But i'm not blind, and he cost us any shot at winning. Kansas City let miami hang around, and at any point from almost 3 quarters, they could have gotten back in the game with one good drive. Tua needs to improve or they will never get to the SB. Doesn't mean he sucks, Just that he's a good regular season quarterback but not a great playoff quarterback, especially on the road. I think it's worse for lamar, because he was at home and had every advantage, including having the better team. Baltimore will not get better by hiding Lamar. You have to identify your weakness in order to make it better, But ravens, fans seem to want to put their head in the sand on this issue.. Maybe if this was the first season this happened, You can get a pass. But this is an overwhelming pattern developing. I am all for them to keep their blinders on, bc it helps Miami.

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

What happened? Maybe Lamar isn’t as good as everyone said he was.

[@Irishmule169]

Exactly!!

[@howardmcelfresh4248]

That's the truth although these guys will never admit it.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

The Ravens are puffed-up tough guys filled with hot air... They were very loud and self-inflated then letting Travis Kelse go essentially UNCOVERED on 1/3 of the snaps... That is just stupid / Add to that the Chiefs were in their head all-day

[@damonsinclair3610]

They were trying to cover Kelce, they just couldn’t do it. Mahomes and Travis were playing backyard ball. When they get in the zone together, they are unstoppable!

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

@@damonsinclair3610 / Yeah, except I rewatched all of Kelce's catches, and on about 5 of them he was literally NOT COVERED - as in - nobody even bothered to address him off the line of scrimmage, now I know Baltimore runs a zone but you have to account for Kelce on every snap or your defense is essentially broken in my book

[@hhaste]

The game looked clearly to be fixed. 6 run plays from the leading rushing team after signing Dalvin Cook? Cook gets 0 touches, when that was the whole point in signing him? Administrative time out after Lamar breaks for a 27 yard run, then no more run plays called? No one was getting past Taylor $wift and the 300 million she brought in to the NFL. She was always going to be in the Superbowl to bring her fans in for the ratings. I never once thought the NFL was rigged until after that Ravens game. Go watch the last 4 games then this one and it's clear as day.

[@hoogabooga290]

@@hhaste Interesting... I never thought about the "NFL wanting more swifties to be fans" angle but it does make sense. Not saying I necessarily agree though

[@wadehodges2301]

Kansas city was in the Ravens heads before the game started. Their plan was to rough up the Chiefs as part of a stratagy to through the Chiefs off their game . So stupid!!!!! No way the Ravens are SB winning material.

[@jameswagner5098]

MVP should definitely include the post season. How’s the MVP not gonna be someone in the SB?

[@bocagoodtimes1460]

CMC earned it in the regular season and the playoffs.....Lamar had a nice season but in no way should win MVP.

[@keenannorris3309]

The Super Bowl MVP is for the postseason. MVP is for the regular season. Pretty simple.

[@Chebornek]

@@bocagoodtimes1460 Lamar Jackson was not the MVP of the NFL for this year, FFS. He's unable to wear Patrick Mahomes cape. Last night he was feeble, indecisive and careless. MVPs don't come unglued under the brightest lights.

[@JeffreyGlover65]

​@@Chebornekexactly!

[@bocagoodtimes1460]

Nailed it @@Chebornek

[@AlexWatts-hj9el]

Chiefs forced the Ravens to play a bad game, they punk'd em on their own field

[@michaelrichey6783]

And I don't wanna hear Eisen rank Lamar higher on a rank than Patrick again next year...

[@eddievangundy4510]

Eisen doesn't know anything more than the Average fan.

[@Dadbot]

That was for this season. Not better all time or something like that. Lamar was definitely better this season than Mahomes was.

[@supernaturalta6174]

I want to know why the offensive coordinator of the NFL's top rushing offense decided to call 46 pass plays and 10 designed run plays? It's not like the Chiefs are good at stopping the run, and it wasn't like the Ravens were chasing a lot of points.

[@user-zz1tf5um9v]

Lachoke jackson😂

[@sirhoopalot1125]

1-4 against the Chiefs

[@user-oy7ec1np8v]

Steelers have always had their number

[@mikewootson2085]

Zay Flowers was the only one showing up as he helped and hurted the team at the same time.

[@merrillmilner8717]

TOP after the first half: Chiefs 20 minutes; Ravens 9. That told me all I needed to know about how the game was going to end.

[@dkgdkg2178]

ABSOLUTELY! It's what Buffalo did to KC the week before....then changed everything at the end. Ravens defense was incredible! Praising Mahomes for barely an okay game.

[@avantesmith6442]

Most egregious thing I will always take away from this game is the Ravens ditching the run. How many 1st and 2nd down passes did they run? And not even play action to at least keep the Chiefs honest. I know they wanted to prove Lamar can throw, but you got to this game RUNNING THE BALL.

[@User39.]

As a Chiefs fan....Thanks Lamar for not running much......Heck we only scored 17 points

[@real-timerami5041]

The ravens didn't run the ball in general, imagine averaging 6 yards a carry and not balancing the offense with designed runs.

[@randyharrington3005]

Never seen a kicker crowd the space of the opposing team trying to warm up . NEVER. Then when you add in all the other infractions/penalties, It looks very much calculated or choreographed and coordinated and spaced out throughout the game.... probably initiated by their coach, That is the only way you could get so many players to agree to it. The one where the defensive guy jumped off side? so egregious that he bowled Smith over? Completely preplanned. They thought they could get the chiefs off their game by intimidation. You can not convince me it wasn't all preplanned.... There can't be that much immaturity on one team.

[@kwoylee5617]

Yep, that was ridiculous.

[@marleymayfield2635]

As an avid NFL fan I really thought Lamar was going to get a ring. Now I wonder if he ever will.

[@kavitpatel1993]

He will never as long as Pat plays

[@sldsnak4]

Spoiler: he doesn’t.

[@LongFatJohnston]

I know he wont. He plays like dogshit in the playoffs. Not worth his massive contract.

[@jaytravtulsa1]

Running QBs never win. 58 Super Bowls and counting now…

[@mickster1780]

he's got a lot of Dak in him when it comes to the playoffs

[@TheCruiser310]

the officials even missed the tripping in the end zone against the ravens that should have been a safety.

[@sixgunn98]

And what about 3 or more obvious intentional grounding calls against Lamar that weren't made?

[@waynethompsonthompson9929]

Lamar is so gifted. Cool and calm he’s not. Lamar has been around for sometime. That wasn’t a veteran game…

[@bub6010]

Spags had a great plan to stop Lamar it reminded of the bills playoff game in 2020 but this was different lamar looked great last week but this week he looked rattled he was doing to much and idk why Todd abandoned the run game

[@stickman1742]

Seems like every team that plays the Ravens in the playoffs has a great game plan to stop Lamar.

[@mikewootson2085]

Spags is one of the best ever

[@sixgunn98]

Don't you get it? Spags took the run away from Lamar.

[@real-timerami5041]

How? the run was averaging 6 yards a carry@@sixgunn98

[@josephballerini3730]

Chiefs secondary! There were a lot of times where lamar had tons of time to throw but he had no open receivers. And the defensive line was keeping Lamar from running. Keeping him in the pocket. Great game plan, executed really well.

[@waynetompkins3006]

Steve Spagnuolo is the best playoff DC in the business. Just ask Tom Brady.

[@hhaste]

Lol.. the Ravens came in as the leading rushing offense in the league, just signing Dalvin Cook and they only run SIX total run plays in the entire game, Cook getting 0 of those 6 carries, when the Bills ran for nearly 200 yards in them last week, knowing the Chief's run defense is weak? This game was clearly fixed. Taylor $wift was always going to be in the Superbowl with the 300 million dollars she brought in to the NFL.

[@trentbateman]

Ravens coaches got played. They got scared because they went down early and didn’t keep running. SF offense is far too dynamic to get caught up like that, but KC offense will have success as well. 37-31 KC wins it methinks

[@sirhoopalot1125]

@@hhaste1-4 against the Chiefs 😂

[@sirhoopalot1125]

@@trentbatemankc defense won’t give up that many points they haven’t all year

[@SteveBull-tg8mi]

75 yards in penalties on unnecessary roughness

[@fredbobberts5753]

Spot on.

[@garyjones9023]

Lamar was seeing his receivers covered up by the talented Chief secondary that played an outstanding game against the Ravens.

[@waynetompkins3006]

No, that receiving corps just sucks (Mark Andrews excepted) and has all through the Lamar Jackson era. What could Lamar do with a Tyreek Hill or J'Marr Chase?

[@Irishmule169]

@@waynetompkins3006 Nothing is what Lamar would do !! He’s overrated and will never win a Super Bowl!!

[@waynetompkins3006]

@Irishmule169 We'll see how well your comment ages. The same things were said about Elway, Peyton, Eli and Trent Dilfer.

[@sirhoopalot1125]

@@waynetompkins3006Lamar still can’t throw btw yet y’all talking about the run

[@Higgs829]

Gotta keep the emotions in check

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

There is no quarterback in the NFL worth $23-260 million guaranteed contract. There is an expectation on the part of ownership and the fans, that this is a guaranteed ticket to the Superbowl. The only way Watson, Russel, and Jackson sees the Super Bowl is if they buy a ticket.

[@johnjones3121]

No quarterback that hasn't won a super bowl deserves 200,000 million dollars in a contract. Especially Jalen hurts.

[@generalposter4792]

Lamar always hits the passes when his guy s 20 yards wide open after scrambling 10 seconds :-). But the DC of KC didnt allow that more than twice.

[@scottsodyssey2485]

At what point does the Harbaugh discussion start? Before it was Lamar doesn't have any WRs, okay they got him WRs. Then it was the OC sucks, okay they got him a good OC and put together an MVP season, won the divisional round with ease. So, when do we start looking at the HC? Is Harbaugh untouchable because of his name? Harbaugh's seat was warm and getting hot until he benched Flacco and put in Lamar. So, when does Harbaugh start taking some of this heat as the HC for coming up short?

[@TheMattTrakker]

Maybe you should be asking that question about the guy they've bent over backwards to accomodate, who continues to fail

[@scottsodyssey2485]

@@TheMattTrakker Its a fair question. Andy Reid is a great play caller and offensive genius. Belichick built great Defenses his entire career. Shanahan is a dynamic offense scheme guy. Sean McVay, not quite as creative as Shanahan but in the same class. What does John Harbaugh do? What is he known for? Im being serious, at what point does he take some heat for coming up short?

[@RileyRunTheCity]

After this game it's definitely time. It's been numerous times from both coordinators that we've abandoned our strength or haven't been able to adjust in big games. Harbaugh has to be able take control in game when needed we can't keep going out like this smh.

[@Irishmule169]

@@scottsodyssey2485 When will the $260 million choker take the heat ??. Not Harbaugh’s fault his quarterback can’t remember the playbook or even better study it !!

[@GR-bn3xj]

@scottsodyssey2485 Is an interesting question. I am not sure of the answer. Quarterback's get all the praise and too much of the blame, usually. I'm not sure who should get the blame, As I don't know if it was the gameplan or just the players not executing.. I've heard arguments for both sides. This is the second time this group has had the best team in football and gotten beat at home. There has to be blame for both, but With the defense holding kansas city relatively in check, and having multiple opportunities to score a TD, I think the players get the blame more, bc they didn't get the job done. It's interesting that pete Carroll Got the blame on the INT at the goaline with the Seahawks. I don't have the perfect answer as towho should get the blame, but I think jackson is going to end up getting more of the blame than the coach., Set my because this is not the first time This has happened. The coach made it to a super bowl before I believe, So you could always say it's the player not the coach with that logic.

[@ayadali9112]

Happy to watch this as a Texans fan.😎

[@mboyd988]

I think the issue was Lamar was too interested in trying to prove to irrelevant people that he could be a pocket passer.

[@mbrower3304]

Wrong time to do that.

[@redmanjohnson4616]

And i guess he proved them right he's not a pocket passer every ball was under an over thrown

[@hhaste]

Is that why the leading rushing team only ran the ball 6 times, after signing Dalvin Cook? Game was clearly fixed..

[@sirhoopalot1125]

He still can’t throw

[@sirhoopalot1125]

@@hhaste1-4 against the Chiefs

[@donniemartin8747]

That just proved how good and valuable Josh Allen is. Give Josh that defence and Tucker and it's a different story. For those screaming about Josh and the Bills SuperBowl window being closed you certainly must feel Lamar's window has been shut.

[@user-cr5vc6xq3b]

All of last week every day I kept hearing how tough the Ravens defence was. Rip the chiefs off. Beat the chiefs badly. It all backfired on them. Never count your chickens before they hatch.

[@THEamGREY]

As a ravens fan. I’ve seen this movie before. John Harbaugh gets a new OC. They do great. Than in the biggest game of year. They change everything. Different OC. Same outcome. The common denominator. JOHN FREAKING HARBAUGH

[@coltigh4232]

Today is such a wonderful day to be a Steelers fan in Baltimore. Yes, everything feels wonderful today.

[@martintimmer8574]

Yeah,since the Steelers haven’t won a play off game since 2016…but Tomlin is the bestest ever…😂

[@TheKickenWING]

Lamar is exactly who we thought he is. A guy who is going to miss a start or more every season. And play bad in the playoffs SMH

[@freeindeed8416]

I see you climbed out from under your rock

[@TheKickenWING]

@@freeindeed8416 I appreciate your uneducated comment. But it doesn’t change the FACT that Lamar has missed a start or more in every season SMH

[@freeindeed8416]

@@TheKickenWING Still liking your own comments too. Nothings changed. Lamar missed a game this season you’re right. But you know that because he clinched in 16 games and didn’t need the 17. Just like Flacco

[@freeindeed8416]

@@TheKickenWING Yes it’s a fact that he will have 2 Mvps. Yes

[@TheKickenWING]

@@freeindeed8416 That’s your opinion. But it doesn’t change the FACT that Lamar has missed a start or more in every season SMH

[@tlister67]

The major stat from the box score is the turnover differential. Two were in the end zone. Had they protected the ball maybe it would have been different. Chiefs played a clean and poised game.

[@sixgunn98]

Oce Chiefs were up 2 scores, their mission was BALL PROTECTION. An incompletion is fine compared to an interception. Think about it.

[@tlister67]

@@sixgunn98 no doubt they probably took less risks and could have switched to shootout mode. I was just pointing out numbers and it came down to a team making mistakes versus one that did not. It was a formula used by the Pats, get a lead play great D, run the ball and force mistakes. I guess it still works.

[@jasonfinch1736]

If Mike Vick couldn't run his way through a Superbowl season. Lamar never will

[@charlesmassaquoi4040]

He always CHOKE in big games.😂😂😂 Go Steelers !👍🏾

[@Irishmule169]

@@mattep3395 Exactly

[@chavruta2000]

what happened to the RPO? that was their goto play for years. suddenly...

[@lennybeason1110]

That’s the million dollar question that these pundits want to gloss over! This game isn’t all on Lamar it’s on the coaching staff!

[@Reclaimer77]

Ravens think this is the 2000's still where they can bully and cheap-shot their way to a Super Bowl. 😂

[@jamieolson20]

The bullies got bullied chiefs played smart ravens undisciplined

[@christr1ut87]

Pacheco avg 2.8 y/c and got 24 carries. Edwards avg 6.7 y/c and only got 3 carries.

[@joshmorgan838]

Chiefs defense dominated end of story. They bullied the ravens into abandoning the run when they were only down by a touchdown is just unfathomable.

[@OttawaRocks]

Bengals fan here. Was looking forward to a good game and in some ways it really was because the passion from both teams was there. Some people are blaming Lamar for the loss but in my view, he gave his team a chance to win this year even though KC prevailed. He still didn't play perfect but he did give his team a chance. As many state, the Ravens lack of discipline killed them in the end (just like it did to my Bengals in 2015 vs. the Steelers). I will say in the past some have blamed Allen for losses the Bills took but in both KC playoff games Allen gave his team a chance to win. The bigger point here is you can't ascribe entire losses of a team to a QB as the media typically loves to do.

[@ewc58]

Yeah, that sure looked real and stuff. Must’ve been the pressure 🥸

[@juancarlosfonjul4557]

Steve Spagnols is what happened. He did that to the Patriots 2007. Spags is the best DC in the league.

[@markb3786]

winner winner chicken dinner

[@Troy-fv9uq]

Lamar is nothing but a MVP regular season guy and that's it.

[@redmanjohnson4616]

​@@Matuse...your right it's no way he should win MVP with his stats

[@dvkgaming5863]

This looks really just ripped my heart of out my chest. Now I know how Mortal Kombat characters feel when Scorpion does it to them

[@rair1118]

How does it happen? Pride. They wanted their expensive QB to win against a great QB and it didn’t work. Don’t abandon what makes you successful.

[@lorenamackey218]

🖤💜🖤💜forever we still love our team❤️💯 win or lose #8

[@NeoSoulCrew]

Lamar thought he could win by pocket passing. Ravens lose.

[@sallystege7163]

The coach. All of them.

[@legitdragon6202]

Hey Ravens fans, were these the Flowers ya'll been asking for? 😅

[@ExploreMore704]

I'm gonna be a ravens fan starting today with the internet just having a feast of ignorance on them. I feel bad for them. Their coaches let them down. The players got pissed and showed it on the field.

[@WW3_Soon]

So the Ravens’ OC and head coach decided not to run the ball in the second half and rely on Jackson’s inaccurate throwing arm. John Harbaugh has been milking his Super Bowl win for too many seasons.

[@RoyHobbs-pj5rw]

The Ravens played the most childish game if seen in years. They reminded me of a local HS team that had extremely talented teams for years but always beat themselves with penalties, turnovers, and rockhead play. I saw Jackson described as Hall-of-Fame ready last week. Please. But of a team of goats, the biggest in my mind was Balt's #4--a taunting penalty and a fumble at the goal line from an unnecessary dive. What an idiot. And by the way, Clowney is awful.

[@mikeirwin6421]

Jackson plays the smallest when the game and moment is the biggest.

[@noonewouldpickthis]

That three and out to start the game was the beginning of the end.

[@stevedm8962]

Let me say it loud enough for the folks sitting in the back, “RUN THE F’ING BALL!” The offense lacked balance!

[@Irishmule169]

That’s what a great defensive scheme does. It gets you out of your game plan. The Chiefs did exactly what they wanted to do.. And that is put the ball in Lamar’s hands…they knew he couldn’t beat them with his arm. Game over ! Best executed plan won and always does !!

[@danielharkness4865]

Spags, baby, SPAGS! Tremendous game plan against Lamarvelous! In Spags I trust!

[@YakNfishNkc]

What happened was.... Mahomes. Just the fact that HE is on the other sideline, makes OCs change what they do. Mahomes changes the mindset and makes opposing players and coaches reach for more and forget what brought them there... just by being in the building.

[@jamesmay5860]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers destroyed Patrick Mahomes I don't know what teams don't copy that game plan from that Super Bowl

[@waynetompkins3006]

​@@jamesmay5860The Chiefs had a crap offensive line that season. They've improved it considerably since then.

[@YakNfishNkc]

@@jamesmay5860 Patrick had a toe that required surgery 2 days after and the offensive line was decimated with injury AND that defense was nowhere near what it is now. Stop living in the past.

[@joe-edward]

I agree with most of this, but I really think the Chiefs just came with a better game plan and more intensity. They took that comment that Raven made about "basketball on grass" after they kicked the Niners' asses, and turned it on them.

[@freeindeed8416]

Nah

[@mickelkobeck7376]

LameArm "new offense"???? IT'S the Same Ole Lamearm...a RB playing qb....GO CHIEFS

[@youtubecommenter1533]

Lamar is a mid tier passer at best

[@owen730]

The most undisciplined game I've seen from a team, and I'm a Bengals fan who lived through the 2015 season playoff collapse

[@ronbyers9912]

What happened to the Ravens has a lot to do with Spags and his decision to push his linebanckers into the line daring the Ravens to throw against the Chief's secondary.

[@terryjohnson3042]

You have to distribute the ball a good defense can stop one theat

[@kjam360]

I'm gonna pull a late Dennis Green. "Lamar Jackson is not who we thought he was, don't let'em off the hook" (I know the late Dennis Green said the Bears are who we thought they were, and we let'em off the Hook)

[@paulc5314]

The game was fixed. John Harbaugh is a great coach and would never call 6 running plays. His hand was forced by the NFL who said “Taylor Swift must be at the Super Bowl”

[@wilmbch]

DAK AND LAMAR TWO PEAS IN A POD WHEN IT COMES TO THE PLAYOFFS

[@madnessontheisland]

The Ravens acted like a little dog trying to intimidate a big dog all day long. Severe LDE. The Chiefs knew they had their number from the start.

[@Kim-cv2qv]

Ravens tried to bully a good team and lost their minds

[@brandonmcbroom9209]

I thought Mahomes got knocked out when he got punched in the face lol

[@jethrojacinto2798]

Lamar is the Embiid of the NFL.

[@A62119]

Casual take. At least say harden, he’s made it a conference final

[@SmellLikeMoey]

yall both clowns

[@Emk315]

When Houston held them to tie going into the second half, that didn't tell you guys something about the “powerful” Ravens?

[@andrewmyers704]

Only clown is Lamar Jackson

[@redmanjohnson4616]

No he's James Harden

[@motsy15]

The run is their identity. And they have it up totally and willingly? And Lamar has lost a step. He got caught from behind more than once. That never used to happen

[@st3wi3D]

Harbaugh & company over-cooked the game plan in that they abandoned the running game. What were they thinking?! You are not going to turn Jackson into a passer on the level of Mahomes...EVER! This was dumb.

[@Irked913]

Ravens LB eye gouging luckily only got his own DT! This was the dirtiest team i've seen play in 2 decades. It was targeting. Didn't Show the leg whip on chris jones's braced knee either. IT was easy for the chiefs cause KC showed up to play football. The ravens were only there for a fight.

[@matrixphijr]

Roger McMahon wants that Swiftie money BAD 🤣

[@richdiana3663]

Lamar didn't see the 3 DB's surrounding his interception in the endzone. Horrendous choice.

[@sixgunn98]

We call that, "Lamar being Lamar." Shut down the run, make him pass, eventually he will make a mistake. Predictable.

[@shondaleblack9539]

Run THE BALL. Team the ball less than they ever had all season. Running makes it easier

[@marcemarc6516]

I knew the game was going to be uphill battle when on the first KC TD, they didn’t call a Hands to the face on the LT and didn’t call a hold on the bearhug of the RT.. it was clear what was up on that first drive

[@michaeldistefano7027]

I can't understand that no one sees it.... Lamar Jackson is Tony Romo and Dax Prescott. Who cares what you do in the regular season. He CAN'T win big games. And you knew this When you gave him $50 mill a year. Ravens get what they deserve. So enjoy your MVP award Lamar. Along with your long vacation... Again

[@reese44622]

No rpo's? Crazy

[@franvarga709]

What happened? Andy Reid. He has a ton of strong playoff performance. He knows how to make 2nd half adjustments. Experience really counts in the post season.

[@truckinpoppop6777]

Because the script calls for it

[@tmcbride9435]

Perception on discipline is being based largely on what was actually called. Compare these two scenarios. 1. After the play is over Kelce snatches Smith’s arm causing him to turn around, occurs 2 ft. In front of the Ref, No flag. Vanoy then steps in between them and raises his palms coming into contact with Kelce, this occurs in the same spot 2 feet in front of the ref, Vanoy then gets an unsportsmanlike flag. 2. During a pass in the 3rd or 4th quarter, the tight end Littles, is adjusting his route as Jackson is scrambling, while Littles tries to break towards the side line is is pulled down by the DB. This should be an illegal contact flag. Romo even said he could see it from the booth in real time. No flag was thrown, so does that mean the DB who committed the foul was undisciplined or just lucky because the flag was not thrown?

[@alkohall4185]

wah

[@tmcbride9435]

@@alkohall4185 if you let one person get away with a similar act and penalize another, which side is undisciplined and which side is getting a favorable whistle.

[@JHKCF]

Is Vanoy not the one that head butted Kelce?