Buffalo Bills Vs Baltimore Ravens, who made it this far after butchering the wild card games. Bills who went against the Broncos, dominated them with a 31-7. Josh Allen was unstoppable with 272 yards and 2 Touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Ravens shattered the Steelers’ dreams of advancing past the playoffs once again, leaving them with a 28-14 score-line. This upcoming divisional round will feel like watching Batman vs. Superman.

This match is already the talk of the town. Even Pats’ legend Bill Belichick has something to say as well. In a recent interview with SiriusXM, Bill shared his thoughts on the upcoming showdown between Bill and the Ravens. “I could see whichever team wins this Baltimore-Buffalo matchup being the favorite next week in the AFC Championship Game.” Such high praises from one of the greatest minds in the NFL means a lot.

Honestly, Bill Belichick isn’t wrong counting on these two monster teams. They have emerged as frontrunners in the AFC. In the wild card round, Bills’ Josh Allen completed an impressive 76% of his passes. He surpassed Lamar Jackson in career postseason rushing yards and Bills’ legend Jim Kelly in Touchdown passes. James Cook contributed 120 yards and a touchdown, overshadowing the Broncos’ Bo Nix, who managed only 43 yards. 

On the flip side, the Ravens are not a team to be taken lightly either. Lamar Jackson’s recent performance in the Wild Card round with a near record 299 rushing yards, falling just shy of an all-time postseason milestone. He was not the only one in the spotlight, Derrick Henry was unstoppable too. He charged through the Steelers’ defense for 186 yards and two touchdowns. With a balanced attack and one of the league’s most dynamic quarterbacks, Baltimore remains a formidable force in the AFC.

Bill Belichick bets against the Chiefs

Bill Belichick’s decision to choose Bills and Ravens as championship favorites raises eyebrows. I mean, the Chiefs got an impressive 15-1 regular season record in 2024. Patrick Mahomes racked up 3,709 passing yards and 42 TDs. In their sole loss to the Bill in week 11, the Chiefs’ defense struggled, allowing 30 points. The Ravens and Bills have the caliber to challenge the Chiefs. Bills, finishing with a top 5 defensive rank and limiting opponents to 18 points per game, has the key to tap into Chiefs’ weak points. Meanwhile, the Ravens’ powerful rushing attack, with an average of 153.8 yards per game, gives them a strong chance to exploit the Chiefs’ defensive holes.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid dismissed the talk of a potential 3-peat, emphasizing his focus on one game at a time. “You don’t ever go there. You’re tunneled in” Reid remarked, keeping his attention on the present rather than future expectations. This mindset, along with the well-rounded rosters of the Bills and Ravens, makes Belichick’s wager on them seem more logical. The Ravens’ rushing game and the Bills’ defensive prowess give them the edge to challenge the Chiefs’ dominance in the postseason.