Ravens Fall Short of Super Bowl Despite Strong Season

Disappointment and Trash-Talking Mark AFC Championship Loss to Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens, despite having the best record in the league during the regular season and reaching the first AFC championship game of Lamar Jackson’s career, fell short of reaching the Super Bowl after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Ravens had re-signed Jackson to a lucrative five-year, $260 million extension and spent more money in the offseason on offense than any team in the NFL, surrounding him with the most talent he’s ever had in his six years in Baltimore.
The Ravens fielded a historically great defense that became the first in league history to lead the NFL in sacks, takeaways and points allowed per game.
Despite leading the league in rushing during the regular season, Baltimore ran the ball just 16 times in the AFC championship game and threw it 37 times.
The game was marked by a significant amount of trash-talking, with Ravens receiver Zay Flowers penalized for taunting after a 54-yard catch.