Patrick Mahomes topped Lamar Jackson in their duel to book another trip to the Super Bowl
The Baltimore Ravens came into Sunday as favorites to make their first Super Bowl of the Lamar Jackson era.
But it was Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs who left Baltimore on top.
The Chiefs, after taking a 17-7 halftime lead at M&T Bank Stadium, held on late to secure a return trip to the Super Bowl. They beat the Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game, ending the Ravens’ run in the AFC.
Mahomes — who has already been to three Super Bowls — was on a mission in the first half while leading the Chiefs to a 17-7 halftime lead. Kansas City dominated the ball and the box score, holding a 20:39 to 9:21 advantage in time of possession. Baltimore got on the board with a big pass play from Jackson to Zay Flowers, but Mahomes and Kansas City otherwise controlled the first half. Travis Kelce, who surpassed Jerry Rice’s postseason receptions record in this game, caught the first touchdown of the day for Kansas City.
The second half brought more of the same. The Ravens, despite holding the Chiefs scoreless, struggled to get much of any offense going. In the fourth quarter, Jackson threw a bad interception into triple coverage in the end zone. The Chiefs held Baltimore to just three points in the second half and secured the seven-point win.
The Chiefs now move on to their fourth Super Bowl in five seasons. Either the San Francisco 49ers or the Detroit Lions will be waiting for them in Las Vegas.