The Kansas City Chiefs launched their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title with a heart-pounding 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday's season opener! Led by QB Patrick Mahomes (291 passing yards, 1 TD), the defending champs showcased their signature high-octane offense, but it was rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy who stole the spotlight. The speedster, who clocked a record-breaking 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine, scored his first career TD on a 21-yard dash in the opening quarter.
Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson fought hard, racking up 273 passing yards and 122 rushing yards, but two critical turnovers proved costly. After a fumble and a failed 4th-down attempt by Jackson, the Chiefs capitalized both times, including a gritty third-quarter TD by Isiah Pacheco that involved Mahomes diving into a scrum to clear the path.
The Ravens nearly clawed back late, cutting the deficit to 20-17 in the fourth quarter. But Worthy struck again, burning past defenders for a 35-yard TD reception to seal the win. Baltimore’s last-minute rally ended in agony when a would-be TD pass to Isaiah Likely was ruled out of bounds.
With this win, Kansas City sends a clear message: They’re still the team to beat. Next stop? Week 2 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals!
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Led by QB Patrick Mahomes (291 passing yards, 1 TD), the defending champs showcased their signature high-octane offense, but it was rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy who stole the spotlight. The speedster, who clocked a record-breaking 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine, scored his first career TD on a 21-yard dash in the opening quarter. 
Next stop? Week 2 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals!
