Ravens at Chiefs - who do you want to have their third loss?

[Jerome007]

On 9/22/2025 at 11:25 PM, gonzo1105 said:

I think I’m going to go the opposite and say I’m rooting for the Ravens. The Ravens are going to win that division no matter what and I want them to be a top 3 team so we avoid them in the divisional round. 
 

The Chiefs already have lost to the Chargers and sending them to the WC round where they could very well face the Ravens in the first round would be super ideal. 

Yes, I agree. But how dare you make us root in any way for the Chiefs? How dare you!

A tie IS the dream scenario ha ha. 

[mannc]

Sounds like Madibuike may be out for a while.  That’s a HUGE loss for the Ravens.  He’s the one who makes their defense go.

[quincy]

I would prefer KC to lose but I cannot see it happening. 

 

They are playing at home, in the biggest game of the week and this seems to be a game where it can be a "get right" game to kickstart their season in earnest. 

 

Assuming the Chiefs win in week 4, they are then back to 2-2 and will beat down Jacksonville (away) on Monday Night Football and the good vibes will return in time for another huge game at home versus Detroit on Sunday Night Football in week 6. 

 

In the next five weeks, KC has four home games, three true prime time games -  2x Monday Night Football, 1x Sunday Night Football and then their visit to Orchard Park in week 9.

 

   

[Steptide]

I'm just shocked that one of these teams is gonna start the season 1-3. I mean who would've predicted that? In all honestly though, I don't wanna play either of these teams in the playoffs. Kc is our Achilles heal and Baltimore just doesnt match up well with the bills. Either way, I'm just happy the bills have a 1pm game and kc/Baltimore is 4:25 and not a night game 

I'm just shocked that one of these teams is gonna start the season 1-3. I mean who would've predicted that? In all honestly though, I don't wanna play either of these teams in the playoffs. Kc is our Achilles heal and Baltimore just doesnt match up well with the bills. Either way, I'm just happy the bills have a 1pm game and kc/Baltimore is 4:25 and not a night game 

[Mikie2times]

I get that KC looks like they're on the decline. Just wait until Worthy and Rice come back and we make the turn in the back half of the season. Baltimore might be better, but they're just not a clutch high leverage team. KC is the epitome of that. So I would prefer KC keeps on stacking up L's. 

Edited September 24 by Mikie2times

[Dr.Sack]

KC losing would be huge given their week back 9 of the schedule and the fact they have star caliber WRs returning soon. 

 

BAL has tough games all season and will take more L’s given Henry’s fumbling issues and accelerated age. 
 

 

[Process]

This would be a big loss for Baltimore if he's out long term

 

 

[ganesh]

2 hours ago, Steptide said:

I'm just shocked that one of these teams is gonna start the season 1-3. I mean who would've predicted that? In all honestly though, I don't wanna play either of these teams in the playoffs. Kc is our Achilles heal and Baltimore just doesnt match up well with the bills. Either way, I'm just happy the bills have a 1pm game and kc/Baltimore is 4:25 and not a night game 

I'm just shocked that one of these teams is gonna start the season 1-3. I mean who would've predicted that? In all honestly though, I don't wanna play either of these teams in the playoffs. Kc is our Achilles heal and Baltimore just doesnt match up well with the bills. Either way, I'm just happy the bills have a 1pm game and kc/Baltimore is 4:25 and not a night game 

We are going ti meet one of them in the playoffs no matter what.  They are still 2 of the 4 b st teams in the conference.  
 

what I would hate to see is one of them in the divisional round. I would rather have one of those two teams come to Buffalo for the AFCC 

[zow2]

I think the Chiefs are gonna win and that is my preference.  Baltimore is gonna have a big time MNF hangover from that Lions game.  KC is at home and they have the defense to snuff out the Ravens O.  

[Allen2Moulds]

Doesn't sound good, neck injuries are nothing to play with. Would me a massive loss for them.

[dayman]

The Chiefs cannot win this game 

[Governor]

The Ravens really do suck. Zero pass rush, bottom ranking defense, fumbles, sacks, WRs can’t get open, OL issues, players can’t grasp the new scheme. They have serious problems which might force some firings.

 

I honestly think they might collapse.

Edited September 25 by Governor

[Alphadawg7]

We want the Chiefs to lose so we are 3 games up on both teams.  Especially since we still play the Chiefs, and having a 3 game lead going into that game is much better than a 2 game lead if they manage to pull off the upset and beat us.  

[PetermansRedemption]

3 hours ago, quincy said:

I would prefer KC to lose but I cannot see it happening. 

 

They are playing at home, in the biggest game of the week and this seems to be a game where it can be a "get right" game to kickstart their season in earnest. 

 

Assuming the Chiefs win in week 4, they are then back to 2-2 and will beat down Jacksonville (away) on Monday Night Football and the good vibes will return in time for another huge game at home versus Detroit on Sunday Night Football in week 6. 

 

In the next five weeks, KC has four home games, three true prime time games -  2x Monday Night Football, 1x Sunday Night Football and then their visit to Orchard Park in week 9.

 

   

I get the “KC is a big bad monster” fear, but I just cannot see all of those things happening. They will rightfully be underdogs against Baltimore and Detroit, and should only be slightly favored against Jacksonville. The odds of them winning all 3 of those games are slim IMO. 

Edited September 25 by PetermansRedemption

[H2o]

I would rather KC lose. I wish them,  and their fans, every misery as it pertains to football possible. I hope they go 8-9 so their draft pick sucks, miss the Playoffs, Kelce retires at halftime week 17, Harbaugh draws on Andy's face with a Sharpie, and someone puts the slippery rubber mats out for Mahomes. 

Edited September 25 by H2o

[boyst]

On 9/23/2025 at 2:18 PM, Kirby Jackson said:

I think the thing that we aren’t all on the same page about is where the Bills end up. I’m thinking 14-3 at this point. If that’s the case, neither team is the competition for the 1 seed. That’s the Bills top priority. At 14-3, Baltimore would have to win every single game, including this week to finish ahead of the Bills. That’s not happening. 
 

I would say, the next biggest priority would be these 2 teams missing the playoffs. Personally, I think Baltimore goes regardless of the outcome of this game. They still likely win their division. The Chiefs still have a shot but I think that they are definitely the less likely of the 2 to get there with a loss. For context, both teams are currently 1-2. The Chiefs are -200 to make the playoffs and the Ravens are -1200. 
 

I am so bullish on th Bills record, I’m not worried about having to go to KC or Baltimore. I just don’t think it’s realistic. LA, maybe but they’re too far out on the others, especially Baltimore because they need to finish a game ahead of the Bills, not tied (assuming only 2 teams have the same record). It’s about avoiding playing them now vs. potentially having to go on the road and missing the bye. The Bills are -175 for the bye currently. 

This is rational and fair.

 

Laying out scenarios it's possible to see the chargers #2 or 3, along with the colts if the Ravens stumble. The colts have a soft schedule and may only lose 3 more. Rams, Chargers, Chiefs, Seahawks are 4 games most likely at this point, with the Chiefs being a question mark. That puts them 4 losses if they drop all of their hardest contests. The chargers have only the Eagles to contend with but likely drop at least 1 in the division and usually oops another one to lose two. The commanders and Texans are a bit of mess right now but they could get the first L against the commanders and Texans regroup by late season to give the chargers 4 losses.

 

The ravens have the Chiefs, packers, rams, and their own division which will likely get 1 game on them, at least. That could be as many as 3 more losses at 12-5.

 

The Chiefs won't survive with less than 5 losses.  Lions, Bills, Ravens. The Chargers again, broncos twice, Cowboys, and more... That's at least 3 losses to be 5. And the way they are playing they could easily lose more. 

 

The Bills can't afford more than 3 losses. 

Edited September 25 by boyst

[Big Blitz]

If the Ravens lose I can see either the wheels falling off or they go 11-6 and win their division.  They’d have to go 10-3 rest of the way.  
 

They get 3 straight home Texans Rams Bears.  Then 3 straight road games - Dolphins Vikes Browns.  3 more straight at Home v Jets Bengals Steelers.   At Bengals then v Pats.  At GB and Pitt to finish.  

Nah.  They ain’t losing that division.  

 

 

If we assume the Chargers don’t blow this and win their division…the Chiefs will probably still get in even at 9-8 or 10-7.  That game at Jax could be massive by the end of the season if say both finish 10-7.  

 

Chiefs remaining schedule after Sunday…There is a legit shot of 3 plus losses here:

 

At Jax v Lions v Raiders v Wash At Bills At Broncos v Colts At Cowboys v Texans  v Chargers At Titans  v Broncos At Raiders 

Div Winners:  Bills, Ravens, Colts, Chargers

WC: Chiefs, Jags, ______ ? 

 

DO NOT COUNT OUT CINCY

 

If they can be around 6-8 by week 15 they finish with at Miami, home vs Arizona and the Browns.  If they can get in, Burrow will be back to secure those last 3 games.  Week 16 is Dec 21.  
 

I think, if you want to make sure the Bengals don’t get in - you want the Chiefs to win Sunday.   

 

 

Head hurts now.  Just win.  One week at a time.  
 

Get the 1 seed.  If we’re the best healthiest team we will win.   

[boyst]

3 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

If the Ravens lose I can see either the wheels falling off or they go 11-6 and win their division.  They’d have to go 10-3 rest of the way.  
 

They get 3 straight home Texans Rams Bears.  Then 3 straight road games - Dolphins Vikes Browns.  3 more straight at Home v Jets Bengals Steelers.   At Bengals then v Pats.  At GB and Pitt to finish.  

Nah.  They ain’t losing that division.  

 

 

If we assume the Chargers don’t blow this and win their division…the Chiefs will probably still get in even at 9-8 or 10-7.  That game at Jax could be massive by the end of the season if say both finish 10-7.  

 

Chiefs remaining schedule after Sunday…There is a legit shot of 3 plus losses here:

 

At Jax v Lions v Raiders v Wash At Bills At Broncos v Colts At Cowboys v Texans  v Chargers At Titans  v Broncos At Raiders 

Div Winners:  Bills, Ravens, Colts, Chargers

WC: Chiefs, Jags, ______ ? 

 

DO NOT COUNT OUT CINCY

 

If they can be around 6-8 by week 15 they finish with at Miami, home vs Arizona and the Browns.  If they can get in, Burrow will be back to secure those last 3 games.  Week 16 is Dec 21.  
 

I think, if you want to make sure the Bengals don’t get in - you want the Chiefs to win Sunday.   

 

 

Head hurts now.  Just win.  One week at a time.  
 

Get the 1 seed.  If we’re the best healthiest team we will win.   

Don't count out New England. Go look at their schedule

 

Week 1: vs Las Vegas

Week 2: @ Miami

Week 3: vs Pittsburgh

Week 4: vs Carolina

Week 5: @ Buffalo

Week 6: @ New Orleans

Week 7: @ Tennessee

Week 8: vs Cleveland

Week 9: vs Atlanta

Week 10: @ Tampa Bay

Week 11: vs NY Jets (Thursday)

Week 12: @ Cincinnati

Week 13: vs NY Giants (Monday)

Week 14: BYE

Week 15: vs Buffalo

Week 16: @ Baltimore

Week 17: @ NY Jets

Week 18: vs Miami

 

If the seventh seed is 6-7 losses it could be them. Bills twice, Ravens, Bucs...and someone else. 

[Big Blitz]

6 minutes ago, boyst said:

Don't count out New England. Go look at their schedule

 

Week 1: vs Las Vegas

Week 2: @ Miami

Week 3: vs Pittsburgh

Week 4: vs Carolina

Week 5: @ Buffalo

Week 6: @ New Orleans

Week 7: @ Tennessee

Week 8: vs Cleveland

Week 9: vs Atlanta

Week 10: @ Tampa Bay

Week 11: vs NY Jets (Thursday)

Week 12: @ Cincinnati

Week 13: vs NY Giants (Monday)

Week 14: BYE

Week 15: vs Buffalo

Week 16: @ Baltimore

Week 17: @ NY Jets

Week 18: vs Miami

 

If the seventh seed is 6-7 losses it could be them. Bills twice, Ravens, Bucs...and someone else. 

 

Say NE. 

1. Bills

2. Chargers

3. Jags (I really like the HC) 

4. Ravens 

5. Chiefs 

6. Colts

7. NE 

 

That setup pretty much gives us extremely high odds of Ravens or Chiefs in Round 2.  
 

Unless the 6 beats 3.  
 

I guess that’s another way to look at the lay of the land.  We avoid the 2 and 3 seeds until the AFCCG.  So who will most likely finish there?   Do we want the Ravens to be the 2 or 3?  Bc it ain’t gonna be the Chiefs if they lose this week.  

[boyst]

7 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

 

Say NE. 

1. Bills

2. Chargers

3. Jags (I really like the HC) 

4. Ravens 

5. Chiefs 

6. Colts

7. NE 

 

That setup pretty much gives us extremely high odds of Ravens or Chiefs in Round 2.  
 

Unless the 6 beats 3.  
 

I guess that’s another way to look at the lay of the land.  We avoid the 2 and 3 seeds until the AFCCG.  So who will most likely finish there?   Do we want the Ravens to be the 2 or 3?  Bc it ain’t gonna be the Chiefs if they lose this week.  

I see the colts over the jaguars. But either way, #2 isn't losing to whoever #7 is...and tje Chiefs will win whoever they play in the first round, if that's #3 or #5. I'd hedge they are happy being #6 to play #3 and avoid Baltimore in this scenario but I think the Ravens can get to number #3. A dream scenario for many teams is Chiefs at Ravens. 

 

I'd put Colts#4 against #5 KC and #6 playing the Ravens. #2 chargers win

Chiefs go to Buffalo, Colts host Ravens. Bills could face Chiefs then Ravens to win the Superbowl.