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This could well be the play of a lifetime! Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed came through for his team when they needed him the most. The Chiefs are just one game away from making it to the Super Bowl. But that was put in jeopardy in the fourth quarter of the game. If not for one Chiefs player.

It may well have been one of the major reasons why the Chiefs won tonight. The Ravens will return home. Their Super Bowl dreams now lay broken on the ground.

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L’Jarius Sneed saves the day for the Chiefs?

Facing relentless pressure from KC, Lamar Jackson struggled to find his rhythm. The Ravens‘ running game seemed almost non-existent. Despite initial challenges, Baltimore’s defense stepped up. And they held the Chiefs to just three points on six drives. This defensive resilience gave Jackson and the Ravens a chance to regroup.

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In a critical moment late in the third quarter, a deep pass play to WR Zay Flowers appeared promising. However, a taunting penalty against Flowers dampened the excitement. Baltimore managed to push the ball deep into the red zone. Flowers was already in position for his second touchdown. Yet, as he dove for the goal line, L’Jarius Sneed executed a crucial strip, causing a fumble. Unfortunately for them, the Chiefs recovered for a touchback.

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A TD would have brought the Ravens within a field goal of tying or taking the lead. Instead, they watched Mahomes and the Chiefs go back on the offensive. However, the move just neutralized an earlier fumble by the Baltimore squad. Eventually, the KC ended winning the Title game.

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Chiefs make it to the Super Bowl

Lamar Jackson is expected to snag the MVP title for his stellar regular season. But even he couldn’t lead his team to the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes proved his playoff prowess. Once again. Collaborating with All-Pro TE Travis Kelce, Mahomes clinched his second consecutive road postseason victory.

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As it panned out, KC won with a 17-10 over Baltimore. The defending champion Chiefs have now earned a ticket to the Super Bowl. And this is their fourth time since 2019. Despite conceding a TD early in the game, the Chiefs’ defense had been stellar the entire game. The Zay Flowers-L’Jarius Sneed moment was the closest the Chiefs had come to losing out to Baltimore. However, it’s the defense once again to the rescue!

Can Mahomes win his third Super Bowl on February 11?

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Jakso James is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. Jakso’s analysis takes a reader around the league with a look at the player strategies and stats. An ardent football lover himself, he developed a strong connection with the Denver Broncos as he witnessed Russell Wilson break the barriers. Jakso holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. His ability to delve deeper into storylines and fondness for Newsroom Culture helped him lay the Noble Stone for sports journalism. In his current role, Jakso has extensively reported quarterback stats and comparisons on Brock Purdy and Patrick Mahomes. A believer in ‘Mamba Mentality’, this writer has a fond love for motivational literature. During his time away from ES Desk, the writer likes to devote his time to fitness Jakso’s presence has contributed in big ways to the 2023 NFL Season coverage here at EssentiallySports.

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