Super Bowl LIV: What Ravens can learn from Chiefs and 49ers

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles away from outside linebacker Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens against during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles away from outside linebacker Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens against during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 27: A general view as the San Francisco 49ers speak to the media during Super Bowl Opening Night presented by BOLT24 at Marlins Park on January 27, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 27: A general view as the San Francisco 49ers speak to the media during Super Bowl Opening Night presented by BOLT24 at Marlins Park on January 27, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The Baltimore Ravens hoped they would be playing in the Super Bowl. They fell short of that goal.  Here are the things they can learn from the teams that made it to the big game:

The Baltimore Ravens hoped they would be the AFC representative in the Super Bowl. They had a 14-2 record and it looked so promising when the regular season was over. The Ravens wasted their golden opportunity with the number one seed in the AFC playoffs. There has been enough time to feel bad about the loss to the Tennessee Titans. There has been enough time to vent. After a year where it felt like there could be no other ending but a Super Bowl title for the Ravens, disappointment can’t be unproductive. It is time to reflect and look towards getting better.

Since winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal, its wise to learn from the only two teams playing February football. This year’s Super Bowl is between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs are known for their offense. The 49ers are certainly a balanced team, yet it’s their defense that is their calling card. The reason that this game is so compelling is that the Chiefs have an elite passing attack and the 49ers have the best pass defense in the National Football League. When it’s strength vs. strength, it’s always an ideal match up.

Let’s take a look at what the Ravens can learn from the Chiefs and the 49ers. Let’s dive into what John Harbaugh and company can study about the two Super Bowl teams, that will help the Ravens win the whole thing in the 2020-2021 season.

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