The last two AFC Championship games have featured the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the Baltimore Ravens in 2023 and the Buffalo Bills in the previous season. The reigning AFC champions are projected by writers, critics, and former players to fall short to a long-time rival in 2025.
Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to retired NFL safety Erik Coleman about his thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens being a contender and challenger for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 season.
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“Health is a big factor, and who makes it that deep into the playoffs. But when I look at the teams in the AFC, the Buffalo Bills are the frontrunners right now. But, I look at the Baltimore Ravens,” said Coleman. “They’re tough. They’re built physically. They dominate the line of scrimmage, like I talked about with the (Philadelphia) Eagles, and they play tough, physical defense. So I like Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the AFC side.”
The Ravens had another solid season in 2024 but were defeated by the Bills on the road in the divisional round. The offense continues to rely on the running game with Jackson and Derrick Henry combined with an experienced and talented defense featuring one of the best secondaries in the league.
Kansas City will host Baltimore at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 4 on Sunday, September 28th.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: The Ravens are projected to be a top contender against the Chiefs