Most of the scoring occurred in the first half, with the Chiefs dominating 17-7, at M&T Stadium.
The Ravens were favored but quarterback Lamar Jackson, a potential league MVP, underperformed, and the team made some costly turnovers and personal fouls.
Tight end Travis Kelce led the Chiefs with 11 receptions, including a touchdown.
Kelce’s 8-yard catch from Patrick Mahomes in the first half gave him 152 postseason catches, moving him past wide receiver Jerry Rice for most in NFL history, according to ESPN.com