Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce toss Justin Tucker’s equipment during Ravens-Chiefs warmups

The tension between Kansas City Chiefs and The Baltimore Ravens was felt early Sunday morning.

During warmups prior to the AFC Championship Game between the two teams, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes left the Ravens kicker aside Justin Tucker‘s as players exchanged words over warm-up territory at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Videos circulating on social networks show Kelce moving Tucker’s balls, helmet and kicking tee as the kicker stretched toward the end zone before the game while Mahomes warmed up nearby. Additional clips shown mahomes Moving Fatigue‘s kicking off the tee while throwing warm-up passes, and the two exchanging words.

That wasn’t the only pregame discussion. Ravens cornerback Arturo Maulet He had to be restrained by some of the Chiefs defensive backs who were warming up near midfield. Maulet was accompanied by a Ravens assistant coach.

The Ravens and Chiefs will meet for the second time in the postseason. They met in the wild card round in 2011, and the Ravens won 30-7. The Chiefs, however, lead the regular season series 7-4.

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