NFL Game Preview: Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) vs. Baltimore Ravens (8-2)

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Venue & Timing

Location: M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PST)

Broadcast: CBS: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson (field reporter)

Weather Update

Forecast: Cloudy skies, 47°F, winds 12 mph

Impact: Cold and breezy conditions could affect deep passing and kicking accuracy. Short throws and strong rushing attacks may be emphasized.

Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs:

WR Xavier Worthy — questionable (hamstring)

RB Isiah Pacheco — probable (ankle soreness)

TE Travis Kelce — healthy, expected to play

Baltimore Ravens:

TE Mark Andrews — questionable (ankle)

RB Derrick Henry — probable (minor knee issue)

WR Zay Flowers — healthy, leading receiver

Player Matchups

Patrick Mahomes (KC QB) vs. Lamar Jackson (BAL QB)

Mahomes: 2,350 passing yards, 17 TDs, 7 INTs, but Chiefs offense inconsistent.

Jackson: 2,100 passing yards, 14 TDs, 6 INTs, plus 450 rushing yards, dual-threat nightmare.

Travis Kelce (KC TE) vs. Ravens Linebackers

Kelce: 612 receiving yards, 5 TDs, still Mahomes’ most reliable target.

Ravens linebackers ranked top-5 in covering tight ends.

Derrick Henry (BAL RB) vs. Chiefs Run Defense

Henry: averaging 4.2 yards/carry, physical presence.

Chiefs allow 118 rushing yards/game, vulnerable to power backs.

Team Recent Form

Kansas City Chiefs:

Lost last game vs. Bills (28–21).

2-3 in last five games, offense struggling in red zone.

Averaging 23.1 PPG, defense allowing 21.9 PPG.

Baltimore Ravens:

Won last game vs. Vikings (27–19).

3-game win streak, defense allowing just 16.7 PPG (best in NFL).

Balanced attack: rushing ranked 5th, passing ranked 12th.

Series History

Chiefs lead all-time series 8–6.

Last meeting: Chiefs defeated Ravens 37–20 in September 2025.

Ravens have lost 3 of last 4 vs. Kansas City, but enter this game in better form.

Betting Trends

Chiefs: 2-3 ATS in last five games, struggling to cover spreads.

Ravens: 3-0 ATS during win streak, defense dominating.

Chiefs games trending Over (6 of 9), Ravens games trending Under (6 of 10).

Score Projection: Ravens 27 – Chiefs 20

Summary: This AFC showdown pits Mahomes against Jackson in a battle of superstar quarterbacks. The Chiefs need offensive consistency to upset Baltimore, but the Ravens’ defense and Derrick Henry’s ground game give them the edge.

CHIEFS NOTES:

• QB PATRICK MAHOMES passed for 250 yards in Week 9, his 6th in row with 250+ pass yards. Ranks 5th in pass yards (2,349) in 2025. Has pass TD in 8 of past 9 games on road. Has pass TD in 5 of past 6 at Den. Has 3,771 pass yards (269.4 per game) & 22 TDs (20 pass, 2 rush) with 93.2 rating in 14 career starts vs. Den. • RB ISIAH PACHECO had season-high 58 rush yards in last game played (Week 8). Aims for 5th in row with 50+ scrimmage yards. Aims for 4th in row with catch on road. • RB KAREEM HUNT led team with 49 rush yards & TD in Week 9. Aims for 3rd in row with scrimmage TD & 4th in row with rush TD on road. • WR RASHEE RICE led team with 80 yards on 4 catches & rush TD in Week 9. Has scrimmage TD in each of his 3 games this season. Has 80+ scrimmage yards & TD in 3 of past 4 on road. Aims for 3rd in row with 4+ catches & 50+ rec. yards vs. Den. • TE TRAVIS KELCE had 4 catches for 66 yards in Week 9. Became 4th TE ever with 500+ rec. yards in 12 career seasons. Ranks 3rd among TEs with 540 rec. yards in 2025. Aims for 3rd in row with 60+ rec. yards on road. Had 8 catches for 64 yards & TD in last game vs. DEN. • LB NICK BOLTON led team with 14 tackles & TFL. Since 2021, is 1 of 7 players with 8+ games of 14+ tackles. Aims for 4th in row with 12+ tackles on road, which would tie an NFL record (Zach Thomas, Todd Davis). • DT CHRIS JONES has a TFL in 3 of past 4 road games. • DE GEORGE KARLAFTIS had 6 tackles & 0.5 sack in Week 9. Has 0.5+ sack in past 6 games on road, tied for longest active streak (Leonard Williams). • CB TRENT MCDUFFIE had career-high 12 tackles & first sack of season in Week 9. Since 2022, 1 of 3 CBs to record 30+ PD & 5+ sacks. Had 6 tackles & TFL in last game vs. Den.

RAVENS NOTES:

• BRONCOS have won 7 straight games (tied-longest active win streak in NFL) & had won each of past 10 at home. Have +35 sack differential in 2025, largest by team in 1st 10 games of season in NFL history. • QB BO NIX completed 16 of 28 att. (57.1 pct) & TD in Week 10 on TNF. Has 2+ TD passes in 3 of his past 4 & can become 4th player ever with 2+ TD passes in 10 home games within 1st 2 seasons. Completed 26 of 29 (89.7%) for 321 yards & 4 TDs in last meeting (1/5/25). Aims for his 3rd in row vs. KC with 2+ TD passes & 0 INTs. • RB RJ HARVEY ranks 1st with 25 catches among rookie RBs & tied for 3rd with 4 rec. TDs among all rookies. • WR COURTLAND SUTTON has 60+ rec. yards in 4 of his past 5 at home. Had 5 catches for 98 yards & rec. TD in last meeting. Has 3+ catches in 11 in row at home. • WR TROY FRANKLIN led team with 5 catches in Week 10. Aims for his 4th in row at home with TD catch. • LB NIK BONITTO had 5 tackles, 2 TFLs & 1.5 sacks in Week 10. Ranks 3rd in NFL with 9.5 sacks in 2025. Had 3 tackles & 2 sacks in last matchup vs. KC. Aims for 3rd in row with sack vs. KC. • LB JONATHON COOPER had TFL & 0.5 sack in Week 10. Ranks tied-7th in NFL with 7.5 sacks in 2025. Has 0.5+ sack in 4 of his past 5 at home. • DE ZACH ALLEN has 6 consecutive games with 0.5+ sack, longest active streak in NFL this season. • DE JOHN FRANKLIN-MYERS has 0.5+ sack in 2 of his past 3. Aims for 3rd consecutive game with sack vs. KC. • CB RILEY MOSS aims for 3rd consecutive game with 5+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of his past 3. • S TALANOA HUFANGA had 9 tackles, sack & TFL last week. Aims for 7th consecutive game with 5+ tackles.

Game Odds

Kansas City Chiefs           – 4.5

Baltimore Ravens            45.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 15, 2025

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