Baltimore
Ravens
11-6
19
FINAL
34
Kansas City
Chiefs
14-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 34-19, advancing in the 2026 postseason. With both teams looking to make a statement, the Chiefs proved they were ready for the challenge, securing their place in the next round.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs' offensive charge, throwing for 245 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 193 rushing yards, while Xavier Worthy provided a reliable target with 112 receiving yards, making crucial plays at key moments.
Defensively, the Chiefs were able to create pressure and force turnovers, highlighted by Mansoor Delane's key interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a touchdown, extending the Chiefs' lead and putting the Ravens on the back foot. Despite a solid defensive effort from the Ravens, including two sacks from Trey Hendrickson, it was Kansas City's relentless offense that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 12 | 9 | 245 | 3 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 11 | 214 | 2 | 2 | 80.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 193 | 16.1 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 137 | 8.1 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Green | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 44 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

