The Kansas City Chiefs started the 2024 NFL season by unveiling the Super Bowl LVIII banner at Arrowhead Stadium and then secured a 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and a touchdown, while the defense stopped Lamar Jackson and the Ravens from scoring in the closing seconds of the game. The first game of the season was considered a marquee matchup between the two teams.
The game started with both teams scoring touchdowns in their first drives. Mahomes connected with rookie Xavier Worthy for a 21-yard touchdown, and Derek Henry scored for the Ravens with a five-yard run. The Chiefs forced a Jackson fumble in the second quarter and took the lead with Butker’s field goal. Mahomes also surpassed Len Dawson as the Chiefs’ all-time passing yards leader.
The third quarter saw Pacheco score a one-yard touchdown for the Chiefs, with Mahomes celebrating the play. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens closed the gap to a three-point game, but Worthy scored his second touchdown of the game to put the Chiefs up by ten. The Ravens tried to come back, but a touchdown was called back due to a player stepping out of bounds.
Overall, the Chiefs showed promise with their improved receiving corps and the Mahomes/Kelce connection, while the defense may need further evaluation in the upcoming weeks. Fans are eager to see how the team will perform in their pursuit of a third straight Super Bowl title.
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