In a closely contested game, the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20, marking their fifth loss in six meetings against them. Despite the defeat, Ravens players, including Lamar Jackson, expressed a sense of resilience and determination, believing they fought well against the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. Jackson had an impressive performance, throwing for 273 yards and rushing for a record 122 yards in a season opener, but ultimately could not secure the win in the final moments.
- The Ravens showed resilience and determination despite the loss.
- Lamar Jackson had a historic performance but fell short in the final moments.
Lamar Jackson | QB
Breakout
Week 1
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12 carries
122 rush yards
0273 pass yards
1 pass TDs
00- Threw for 273 yards and rushed for 122 yards, setting a record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a season opener.
- Had nine career games with at least 200 passing yards and 100 rushing yards, more than any other player.
Isaiah Likely | TE
Pickup
Week 1
1 receptions
1 targets
00- Expressed confidence in the team's potential despite the loss.
- Was involved in the final play that was initially ruled a touchdown.
Derrick Henry | RB
Breakout
Week 1
- Spoke about the team's resilience and belief in their ability to bounce back.
Baltimore Ravens
- Showed resilience and competitive spirit against a strong opponent.
- Need to improve execution and reduce penalties moving forward.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Continued their dominance over the Ravens, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
- Need to maintain defensive consistency to support their high-powered offense.