NFL start: Mahomes leads the Chiefs to victory against the Ravens

First a thunderstorm delayed the kickoff, then the Kansas City Chiefs made the first statement in the new NFL season.

The Super Bowl champion from Kansas, led by football star Patrick Mahomes, won the opening game on Friday night (September 6, 2024) 27:20 against the Baltimore Ravens despite great effort and took their first step towards a “three-peat”. The Chiefs can be the first team to win the title in the US professional league three times in a row.

Due to a thunderstorm in Missouri, the start of the game was delayed by 20 minutes. In a repeat of the previous play-off semi-final, both teams then fought an exciting duel.

Chiefs quarterback Mahomes: “Great start”

The Chiefs were leading 27-20 when Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson found Isaiah Likely in the end zone on the last drive as the clock was running out. The tight end caught the ball, but his toe was on the line. No touchdown, the game was over.

“It was nerve-wracking”Mahomes said about the video review of the final scene. “It’s a game of centimeters. That’s what they say.” His team still “Lots of things to work on, but this is a great start.”

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy with two touchdowns

Mahomes threw a touchdown pass and completed 20 of 28 throws for 291 yards. Jackson completed 26 of 41 for 273 yards. He also threw a touchdown pass. Man of the evening was wide receiver Xavier Worthy with two touchdowns for Kansas City.

The Chiefs beat Baltimore 17-10 in the AFC Championship Game in late January en route to their third title.