Chiefs, Ravens kick off 2024 NFL season with dueling first-quarter touchdowns
By Christian Arnold,
2024-09-06
The start of the 2024 NFL season got off to a start Worthy of its nationally televised billing.
The Ravens and Chiefs each scored on their opening drives on Thursday night in their Week 1 battle — a 27-20 Chiefs win — at Arrowhead Stadium, including a touchdown for Kansas City rookie Xavier Worthy on the first touch of his NFL career.
Lamar Jackson led the Ravens down the field 70 yards on the game’s opening drive which ended with Derrick Henry running the ball five yards for his first touchdown for Baltimore.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushes the ball against the Chiefs during the first half on Sept. 5, 2024. Getty Images
Thursday’s season opener was a rematch of the AFC Championship between the Ravens and Chiefs, which resulted in Kansas City winning and advancing to the Super Bowl en route to its second straight title.
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy scores a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Chiefs will once again be the center of attention of the football world as well as the pop culture world.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is dating music superstar Taylor Swift and the two garnered plenty of headlines last year as they went public with their relationship last September.
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