AFC Championship Game preview: Ravens look to change narrative; Chiefs aim for another Super Bowl appearance

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The AFC'S top-seeded Baltimore Ravens may be the hottest team in football, winning eight of their last nine, their lone loss coming in Week 18 while key players rested. 

But the Kansas City Chiefs should not feel like an underdog.

Despite being the third seed, this is their sixth consecutive AFC championship game.

Let's look at what to watch for in this matchup.

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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs shakes hands with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) of the Baltimore Ravens after the Chiefs defeated the Ravens 27-24 in overtime to win at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 9, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo.  (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

There's no question the Chiefs have gotten plenty more eyeballs this season thanks to Taylor Swift. And just prior to the postseason, many wondered if their heightened popularity and stardom was affecting their play on the field.

But nobody is facing more pressure than Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Jackson is likely going to be named the NFL MVP for the second time in his career next month, but his main bugaboo has been his lack of success in the playoffs.

Entering this postseason, he was 1-3 in playoff games. This is his first trip to the AFC title game. It's Patrick Mahomes' sixth, despite him being just 15 months older than Jackson.

Jackson signed a $260 million contract extension in the offseason after requesting a trade, and it's off to a nice start. But the main question about him has yet to be answered.

Mahomes has answered plenty of questions.

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Houston