2024 NFL Season Opener: Ravens vs. Chiefs

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<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="39c37025-22ff-4ebb-9c25-e3c01aa54ddc" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> <p>Week 6 of the NFL saw the NFC North assert its dominance with big wins from the Lions, Packers, and Bears, while the Vikings enjoyed their bye at 5-0. Quarterbacks Jared Goff, Jordan Love, and Caleb Williams combined for 11 touchdowns, leading their teams to victory. However, the Lions' celebration was marred by a serious leg injury to star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson. Plus, rookie QB Drake Maye made his debut for the Patriots, showing promise despite the loss.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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The 2024 NFL season kicks off with a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game, featuring the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. Baltimore, coming off a 13-4 record and an AFC North title, fell to the Chiefs 17-10 in last season’s AFC Championship. Meanwhile, Kansas City finished 11-6, won the AFC West, and capped their season with a 25-22 Super Bowl victory over the 49ers, marking their second consecutive title. The Chiefs hold a 7-4 edge in the all-time regular season series, but the Ravens claimed a 36-35 win in their last regular season meeting on September 19, 2021.

Baltimore Looks to Avenge AFC Title Defeat

After earning the top seed in the AFC last season, the Ravens' hopes were dashed with another AFC Championship loss. This year, they aim to take the next step, bolstered by the acquisition of Derrick Henry, who will take over as the primary back after Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins departed in free agency. However, the Ravens will need to overcome significant changes on the offensive line, with the departures of Morgan Moses, John Simpson, and Kevin Zeitler, and key losses on defense, including corners Ronald Darby and Rock Ya-Sin, safety Geno Stone, and linebackers Patrick Queen and Jadeveon Clowney.

Last season, Baltimore led the league in rushing offense with 156.5 yards per game but ranked 21st in passing (213.8 yards per game). The Ravens' success this season will hinge on how well they adapt to their new offensive line and how Lamar Jackson, who threw for 3,678 yards and rushed for 821 yards last season, can elevate the team.

Kansas City’s Road to a Three-Peat Starts Here

The Chiefs, fresh off their second straight Super Bowl win, enter the season with high expectations. Kansas City finished 6th in passing offense (246.4 yards per game) and 15th in scoring offense (21.8 points per game) last season. Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 4,183 yards and 27 touchdowns, will once again lead the charge. While the Chiefs lost some key contributors, including corner L’Jarius Sneed and lineman Donovan Smith, they added offensive firepower in receivers Hollywood Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster.

As Kansas City looks to shake off a winless preseason, their offense will face challenges from a revamped Ravens defense, but Mahomes remains a force in critical moments.

Best Bets for Ravens vs. Chiefs

Baltimore comes into this game with something to prove, eager to avenge last season’s AFC Championship loss. The Chiefs, despite their success, have shown vulnerabilities, and we believe the Ravens’ dynamic rushing attack and improved roster can capitalize.

Prediction: Baltimore Ravens +3