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NFL Kickoff Game 2024: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens

Waiting is the hardest part and it has been a long wait for the NFL fans since Super Bowl LVIII. They have been eagerly awaiting the return of regular-season action, and the 2024 NFL kickoff game is almost upon us.

The NFL season opener is more than just a curtain-raiser; it’s the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable season. With promising draft selections and contract extensions in the off-season, the NFL 2024-25 season kicks off with a banger!

What is the first NFL game of 2024?

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens is the first game of the 2024 NFL Season. Defending champions Kansas City Chiefs will begin their title defense against Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens. Not only will this game feature two of the best active quarterbacks in the NFL, it will also plot a roadmap of how the teams wish to perform this season. 

In the 2023-24 NFL season, John Harbaugh and his men registered 13 wins in 17 regular season games but fell short to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Mahomes and Co. will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note this time, given the last time they had to deal with Dan Campbell and co. in a season opening game that they lost. 

Chiefs vs Ravens 2024: Who won the last time they met?

The Chiefs vs. Ravens Playoffs game, i.e. the AFC Conference Championship game was the last time they met. The Chiefs laid waste to Lamar Jackson and Co., knocking them out of Super Bowl contention with a scoreline of 17-10. 

Chiefs vs. Ravens Head to Head Record

The Kansas City Chiefs lead 7-4 against the Baltimore Ravens in the regular season head to head record. Overall, the Chief led 8-5 against the Ravens. In the playoffs, the Ravens and the Chiefs are tied at 1-1. 

Who will be the starting quarterbacks for the Chiefs vs. Ravens game?

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson will be the starting quarterbacks for the Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson is always an exciting contest. Though the KCC quarterback and 2-time NFL MVP Mahomes has done a number on Jackson and the Ravens.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson Head to Head Record

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson
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Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs lead Lamar Jackson and the Ravens 3-1 in regular season games. Andy Reid and his boys have the Ravens’ number. But even though the Chiefs lead the regular season head-to-head 3-1, the Ravens have won the last regular season game against the Chiefs in 2021. Jackson and Co. beat Mahomes and the Chiefs 36-35 in a close match.

Ravens vs. Chiefs 2024 Venue

The Kansas City Chiefs will play host to Lamar Jackson and Co. at the GEHA Field at the Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, September 5 in the 2024 NFL Kickoff game.

Ravens vs. Chiefs 2024 Time

The 2024-25 NFL season kickoff game Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs is set for 8.20 p.m. ET (Eastern Time). 

Ravens vs. Chiefs 2024 Tickets

The Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs tickets are available at Stubhub. Here is the direct link for the Ravens vs. Chiefs 2024 tickets.

Ravens vs. Chiefs 2024 Prediction

The Kansas City Chiefs are a betting favorite for the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. The current moneyline is: Chiefs -152, Ravens +127.

FAQs

Q. What is the date of the NFL Opener 2024?

  • The NFL Season Opener 2024 is on September 5 at the GEHA field at the Arrowhead Stadium. 

Q. What game is Thursday Night Football in Week 1- 2024 NFL Season?

  • Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs is the Thursday Night Football game for Week 1 in the 2024-25 NFL season.

Q. How many weeks of the NFL regular season are there?

  • The NFL regular season has 18 weeks. Each team plays 17 matches in 17 weeks and has 1 week as a Bye-Week.

Q. Where can I watch Ravens vs. Chiefs?

  • Ravens vs. Chiefs NFL season opener will stream live on the NBC app and Peacock. 

Q. What is the Ravens record against the Kansas City Chiefs?

  • The Ravens trail 4-7 in regular season and 5-8 overall against the Kansas City Chiefs.