In a thrilling season opener, the Baltimore Ravens suffered a heartbreaking 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, marked by a controversial overturned touchdown call. Quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed disbelief over the decision to negate Isaiah Likely's last-second touchdown, which would have given the Ravens a chance to win. The game ended with the Ravens falling short, continuing their struggles against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
- The Ravens were on the verge of a dramatic comeback but were thwarted by a controversial call.
- Lamar Jackson's performance was strong, but the team continues to struggle against the Chiefs.
Lamar Jackson | QB
Pickup
Week 1
250 pass yards
2 pass TDs
1 interceptions
- Jackson was visibly frustrated with the overturned touchdown call.
- He showcased his ability to extend plays and make throws under pressure.
Isaiah Likely | TE
Breakout
Pickup
Week 1
9 receptions
111 rec yards
0- Likely had a standout performance with career highs in receptions and yards.
- He was involved in a controversial play that could have changed the game's outcome.
Baltimore Ravens
- The Ravens showed resilience but need to improve to avoid close losses.
- They must learn from the controversial call to avoid similar situations in the future.
Kansas City Chiefs
- The Chiefs maintained their winning streak against the Ravens.
- They capitalized on the Ravens' mistakes and held on for the victory.