As the NFL announces the 2024 season opener on Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs will begin their battle for a third straight championship against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Chiefs and Ravens will face off on Thursday, September 5th. The game will be a rematch of the 2023 AFC Championship game, where Kansas City defeated Baltimore 17-10. The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chiefs entered halftime with a 17-7 lead in that game, but allowed just one field goal in the second half, to Justin Tucker.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, number 15, plays the ball during the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 28, 2024. Pass. (Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“The stage is set,” the Chiefs’ X account posted after the announcement.
The Ravens celebrated “Kickoff of the NFL Season.”
Kansas City just won another Super Bowl. The team defeated the San Francisco 49ers to become the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004. No team has ever won three Super Bowls in a row.
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#8 Lamar of the Baltimore Ravens as #23 Drew Tranquil of the Kansas City Chiefs defends during the NFL football AFC Championship game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore. -Jackson tries to throw a pass. (Kara Durette/Getty Images)
The last time Baltimore won a Super Bowl was in the 2012 season, when they ironically defeated the 49ers. Their appearance in the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs was their first since that season. John Harbaugh has been the head coach since 2008, going through ups and downs.
The Chiefs are awaiting possible disciplinary action against wide receiver Lachie Rice after he was involved in an accident in Texas in April. The team then drafted Xavier Worthy as a potential replacement. Kansas City also acquired Marquise Brown in the offseason.
The Ravens added strength to their offense by signing running back Derrick Henry. The team also added Josh Jones to the offensive line.
Lamar Jackson is the current NFL MVP. He had 3,678 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 821 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns.
No. 8 Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens speaks with No. 15 Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs after an NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on September 19, 2021. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
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Last season, the Chiefs opened the season at home against the Detroit Lions. The Lions defeated the Chiefs 21-20. However, Kansas City bounced back and won the Super Bowl.
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