Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

TV: NBC

Distribution (BetMGM): Chiefs with 3

The Ravens’ keys to victory: Avoid turnovers and dominate the run game. In last year’s AFC title game, the Ravens gave up the ball three times, including two giveaways in the red zone. The offense also rushed for just 81 yards, and got just 27 of them from non-Lamar Jackson runners. Can the Ravens secure the ball and create a dynamic run game in the rematch?

The Chiefs’ keys to victory: Win the pressure battle. In a matchup of MVP quarterbacks, the team that can best pressure the opposing passer will have a huge advantage. Can the Chiefs, with a rookie left tackle (Kingsley Sweden), give Patrick Mahomes time in the pocket? And will Chris Jones And George Karlaftis to be able to disrupt Lamar Jackson in big passing situations?

Matchup to Watch: Ravens S Kyle Hamilton in return for Chiefs TE Travis Kelce: An All-Pro showdown. Mahomes will look to Kelce often, especially in the red zone. Hamilton needs to limit his impact and potentially make a game-turning play.

Who wins? The Chiefs lost their opener after winning the Super Bowl a year ago, and the quest for a three-peat begins with a hard-fought victory. Chefs, 24-20