NFL: Ravens too strong for Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens have progressed in the NFL playoffs after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in their AFC wildcard matchup.

The Ravens scored 20 second half points to cruise past the Chiefs 30-7 to secure a clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers next weekend.

Quarterback Joe Flacco threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns while Billy Cundiff kicked three field goals, silencing the Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Stadium.

Later today the Philadelphia Eagles host the Green Bay Packers in their NFC wildcard matchup.

Yesterday the Seattle Seahawks shocked last year's Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints 41-36, while the New York Jets kicked a last second field goal to beat the Indianapolis Colts 17-16.

- Herald online