The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their quest for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title with a nail-biting 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s 2024 season opener. The game, which was delayed by 20 minutes due to a storm, came down to the final seconds when a potential game-tying touchdown catch by Ravens’ tight end Isaiah Likely was overturned upon video review, as his toe was ruled to have touched the back line of the end zone.Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs’ offense, completing 20 of 28 passes for 291 yards and a touchdown. In the process, Mahomes surpassed Len Dawson to become the Chiefs’ all-time leader in passing yards. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy made an immediate impact in his NFL debut, scoring two touchdowns for the Chiefs, including a 35-yard reception that sealed the win.For the Ravens, quarterback Lamar Jackson had a strong performance despite the loss, completing 26 of 41 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 122 yards. This marked Jackson’s 14th career game with over 100 rushing yards, extending his NFL record for quarterbacks.The game garnered additional attention due to the presence of pop star Taylor Swift, who was in attendance to support her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift’s appearance has reportedly extended her personal ‘win streak’ to six Chiefs games she’s attended.As the Chiefs begin their campaign for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl victory, this opening win sets a promising tone for their season. However, the narrow margin of victory and the Ravens’ strong performance suggest that the path to another championship will be far from easy.
Key points
- The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in the NFL season opener.
- A last-second touchdown by the Ravens was overturned upon video review, securing the Chiefs’ victory.
- Rookie Xavier Worthy made an impressive debut for the Chiefs with two touchdowns.
- Taylor Swift’s attendance to support Travis Kelce added celebrity buzz to the game.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported passing yards for Lamar Jackson, with some sources citing 272 yards and others 273 yards.
