The 2024 NFL season will kick off with a rematch of the 2023 AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. The game will take place on Thursday, September 5th, with the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting the matchup. Kansas City won the last meeting between the two teams, advancing to Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs went on to win their second straight Lombardi Trophy, and are now looking to make history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Key players like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones remain with the team, with new additions including Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Xavier Worthy. However, the team has also dealt with losses, including standout corner L’Jarius Sneed, who was traded to the Tennessee Titans, and questions surrounding the status of wide receiver Rashee Rice.
On the other side, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are aiming to finally break through and win a Super Bowl in 2024. Jackson, who won his second MVP last season, led the Ravens to a 13-4 record. The team has made significant moves in the offseason, including adding running back Derrick Henry in free agency. The Ravens will be looking to defeat the Chiefs, who hold a 4-1 all-time record against them. The last time the two teams met in Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs came out on top with a 33-28 victory in 2019. The Ravens last won in Kansas City in 2012, before Andy Reid took over as the Chiefs’ head coach.
This will be the third time the Chiefs have hosted the NFL’s Kickoff Game, as they previously did so in 2020 and 2023. The team opened as 2.5-point favorites for the matchup against the Ravens. While the Chiefs had success in their previous two Kickoff Games, the home team lost last year’s game to the Detroit Lions. The full schedule for the 2024 NFL season will be released on Wednesday, giving fans a complete look at the matchups and dates for the upcoming season.
As the Chiefs look to make history with a third consecutive Super Bowl win, the NFL season will kick off with a highly anticipated rematch between two AFC powerhouses. Both teams are loaded with talent and have made offseason moves to strengthen their rosters. The game will serve as a preview of what promises to be an exciting season with plenty of storylines to follow. Fans can expect an intense and competitive matchup as the Chiefs and Ravens battle it out on the field to set the tone for the season ahead.
