The NFL is back.
The 2024 season will kick off with a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game with the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting the Ravens.
Kansas City enters this season with the astronomical expectations of becoming the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Meanwhile, Baltimore is looking to rid itself of recent playoff shortcomings and get back to the big game.
Superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will be back under the spotlight while reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson will play his first game with star running back Derrick Henry by his side in the backfield.
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the Chiefs and Ravens 2024 season opener below.
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Ravens vs. Chiefs score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| Ravens | 7 | ||||
| Chiefs | 7 |
Ravens vs. Chiefs live updates, results, highlights from Thursday night football
Second quarter
9:52 p.m.: The Ravens are slowly working their way into Chiefs’ territory, bringing the ball to the KC 35 as we hit the two-minute warning. Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers are doing the majority of the legwork as Baltimore looks to put some points on the board before halftime.
Chiefs 13, Ravens 7
9:44 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Harrison Butker knocks in a 31-yard chip shot. Another red zone stand for the Ravens’ defense after breaking up a potential touchdown between Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy on third down.
9:39 p.m.: Travis Kelce, thanks for joining us. The Chiefs star tight end has his first big play of the game — a 23-yard pitch-and-catch off some improvisation from Patrick Mahomes, who became the Chiefs’ all-time passing leader as a result.
Mahomes to Kelce is BACK.
📺: #Kickoff2024 on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/TAQh9ASVMV— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024
9:34 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS — The Ravens went for it on 4th & 3 from the 50-yard line but the Zay Flowers screen pass did not work. Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie made the open-field tackle to get the stop. Kansas City takes over from its own 49 with 9:39 to play in the half.
Chiefs 10, Ravens 7
9:25 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Harrison Butker knocks in a 32-yard field goal as the Chiefs take their medicine. A Travis Kelce holding penalty on the first play of the drive set Kansas City back. Juju Smith-Schuster nearly had a touchdown on third and long but the ball popped out. A strong stop of the Ravens’ defense.
9:22 p.m.: FUMBLE — Lamar Jackson was stripped by Chris Jones on the first play of the drive and the Chiefs recovered the loose ball! Kansas City takes over in the red zone after the turnover.
CHRIS JONES STRIP SACK. CHIEFS RECOVER.
📺: #Kickoff2024 on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/KkkvSHpMlx— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024
End of first quarter: Ravens 7, Chiefs 7
9:17 p.m.: Ravens linebacker David Ojabo sacks Patrick Mahomes on 3rd & 8 to stop the Chiefs’ drive at the end of the first quarter. Kansas City will punt to open the second quarter.
9:10 p.m.: The Ravens picked up a first down on the first play of the drive but went three-and-out after that. The Chiefs will take over from their own 10-yard line with 2:55 to play in the quarter after a punt from Jordan Stout.
Ravens 7, Chiefs 7
9:04 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN — Xavier Worthy, welcome to the NFL! Head coach Andy Reid draws up a beautiful wide receiver reverse for the speedster, who dashed 21 yards into the end zone for the first score of his career.
Xavier Worthy’s first NFL touch is a TOUCHDOWN 🤯
🎥: @NFL pic.twitter.com/8nlXw7oK7K
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 6, 2024
9:02 p.m.: Now it’s the Chiefs converting on third down. Patrick Mahomes hits Rashee Rice for a gain of 16 on 3rd & 6. Roquan Smith was charged with a horse collar penalty after the play, adding an additional 15 yards to bring the ball to the Ravens’ 36.
Ravens 7, Chiefs 0
8:56 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN — Derrick Henry punches in a five-yard touchdown on his first drive in a Ravens uniform! Baltimore leads 7-0 with 8:14 to play in the first quarter.
DERRICK HENRY. FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE SEASON.
📺: #Kickoff2024 on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/M4rRdmozbf— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024
8:54 p.m.: That’s now three third-down conversions for the Ravens. Lamar Jackson kept the ball on a read option for a gain of 11 on 3rd & 1. Baltimore is in the red zone with the ball on the Chiefs’ 13-yard line.
8:52 p.m.: A flurry of penalties hasn’t slowed down the Ravens offense yet. Lamar Jackson finds Zay Flowers for a gain of 19 on 3rd & 9 to march the ball into Chiefs territory.
8:48 p.m.: Justice Hill saves the Ravens from a three-and-out after he picked up 18 yards on a pass from Lamar Jackson on 3rd & 11 to move the chains and keep the drive alive.
8:45 p.m.: So much for the NFL’s new kickoff rule. Harrison Butker booted the ball out of the back of the end zone and the Ravens will take over from the 30-yard line to start the season.
Ravens vs. Chiefs weather delay updates
7:55 p.m.: The NBC broadcast announced that kickoff has been moved back to 8:40 p.m. ET. Players will be allowed to retake the field at 8 p.m. ET to warm up.
Players will begin warming up shortly.
Kickoff now slated for 8:40pm ET. (via @SNFonNBC)
📺: #Kickoff2024 on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2024
7:41 p.m.: The NBC broadcast is officially deeming the game in a weather delay. Fans at Arrowhead Stadium have been instructed to stay on the concourse until the rain, thunder and lightning clear. Check back for more updates as they become available.
BREAKING: The Chiefs and Ravens warmups have been delayed due to weather conditions.
Kickoff could potentially be pushed back.
(📸: @mattderrick) pic.twitter.com/Lj0Z2x0pUQ
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) September 5, 2024
7:30 p.m.: There is currently severe rain, thunder and lightning storms at Arrowhead Stadium. The weather will be an unexpected factor to monitor.
The current scenes in Kansas City aren’t so great 😬
🎥: @jamisonhensley pic.twitter.com/RvGfvE4mXv
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 5, 2024
Pregame
8:39 p.m.: The Chiefs revealed their four-time Super Bowl champion banner ahead of kickoff.
The @Chiefs FOUR-TIME Super Bowl Champion banner is revealed in Kansas City!
📺: #Kickoff2024 on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/DRd9OpTItO— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024
8:28 p.m.: Get your first look at Derrick Henry in Ravens threads.
Derrick Henry’s purple reign begins @KingHenry_2 pic.twitter.com/UldtoJIa8Z (via @Ravens)
— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024
7:27 p.m.: The guest of honor has arrived.
Taylor Swift is in the building for the Chiefs’ season opener 🙌 pic.twitter.com/sGRVMg9y9K
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 5, 2024
6:58 p.m.: The Chiefs have announced their list of inactive players, headlined by wide receiver Hollywood Brown. No surprises on Kansas City’s front either, though.
Inactives for our Week 1 matchup against the Ravens ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/BE7hKk5sUx
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024
6:50 p.m.: The Ravens have announced their list of inactive players for tonight. No surprises here.
Inactives at Kansas City: pic.twitter.com/49EjWGLg8o
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 5, 2024
6:30 p.m.: Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is in the building with a special opening night fit.
Travis Kelce, you’re a star ⭐️
📺: #Kickoff2024 – 8pm ET on NBC/Peacock
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/dQPsUs416p— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2024
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Ravens vs. Chiefs start time
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 5
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Chiefs vs. Ravens is set to begin at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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What channel is Ravens vs. Chiefs on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN NFL (Canada) | Peacock
Chiefs vs. Ravens to begin the 2024 NFL season will air nationally on NBC. The game will also be streamed on Peacock. Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color analyst) will be on the call.
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
In Canada, fans can stream Chiefs vs. Ravens live on DAZN NFL.
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