Baltimore Beatdown
Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season features a battle of two desperate AFC Super Bowl contenders as the 1-2 Baltimore Ravens take on the 1-2 Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead.
The crew of Baltimore Beatdown gives their bold predictions for Sunday’s matchup with the defending AFC champs.
It’s hard to imagine the Ravens defense suddenly righting the ship against the Chiefs on Sunday. They’ve been scorched by Patrick Mahomes consistently in the past and will likely do so again on Sunday with over 300 yards. The tackling, however, will improve to limit the breakaway gains of Isaiah Pacheco, though he will still find holes for chunk gains. Mike Green will finally get his first sack against Jawaan Taylor, but that will be the only one the Ravens can manage. On offense, Lamar Jackson rises to the occasion with 350+ total yards and four total touchdowns, while Derrick Henry manages to hold onto the ball but doesn’t have a dominant game. It remains close until the end, when the Chiefs call and execute the right plays while the Ravens are unable to. Baltimore falls to 1-3 with a 35-31 loss. — Nikhil Mehta
The Ravens defense will perform as they have been, focusing their efforts on two high safety looks to limit deep plays, while offering limited extra support for the run and pass rush. Fortunately, this plays in favor against the Chiefs, who have struggled to run the ball and have tried to hit deep shots at one of the highest rates of any team this season. Because of this, the Ravens defense will look like they’ve “rounded into form”. The Ravens limit the Chiefs’ ground game to under 100 yards and only allow one pass play over 20+ air yards. Improved tackling from last week helps limit the Chiefs to their typical offensive output, scoring just under 20 points. Malaki Starks grabs the first interception of his career on a late Mahomes deep shot while the Chiefs try to get back into the game in the fourth quarter.
The Ravens score 30+ points again for the fourth straight week to start the season. Lamar Jackson and the offense go back to their typical formula, leaning on Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers as both go for over 100 yards. Isaiah Likely’s season debut starts with a trip to pay dirt, scoring in this one late to seal the game. Jackson throws his first interception of the season as Steve Spagnola’s defense always gives him trouble, but he makes up for it with a strong day on the ground. Jackson runs for over 30 yards and a score.
Ravens win 34-17 — Zach Canter
The Ravens’ defensive struggles continue on Sunday against the Chiefs as the unit is unable to sack Patrick Mahomes or force a turnover, marking the second game out of four this season with zero sacks and the third with no turnovers. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce has his way against Baltimore’s linebackers in the passing...
