Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off Thursday night in Kansas City as NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on the 2-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The venue has changed but this is a rematch of the 2024 AFC Championship game.

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How to watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs live Thursday night:

• Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
• Time: 8:20 PM EST
• Site: Arrowhead Stadium
• City: Kansas City, MO
• TV/Streaming: NBC/ Peacock

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Latest Game odds for Ravens vs. Chiefs – Week 1

The latest odds as of Wednesday evening via DraftKings:

• Moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs (-155), Baltimore Ravens (+130)
• Spread: Chiefs -3
• Total: 47 points

The odds for this game are basically where they were when DraftKings posted the opening lines on May 14^th. The Chiefs opened at -3 and the number remains Chiefs -3. The Total has fluctuated a bit over the summer but has returned to its original number of 47.

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) likes Baltimore’s latest backfield addition to have a strong debut:
“I don’t care about the Spread. I don’t know who’s going to win…It’s a toss-up to me, but what I do want to bet on is a nice +500 price on Derrick Henry to score two touchdowns. This Ravens’ run-heavy team was looking for that absolute juggernaut in the Red Zone. Well, they got him in King Henry.”

Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) is also dabbling in the TD market in this game:
“I’m going to stay in the rushing market as well for the touchdown. I am going to put a little bit of a sprinkle at +350 on Patrick Mahomes to find the endzone. He did not have a single rushing touchdown in the regular season last year but did find it four times two years ago. On NBC kicking off against the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, I like Mahomes to find the endzone.”

Ravens vs. Chiefs team stats, betting trends

• The Chiefs are 9-2 straight-up and 7-4 ATS in Week 1 games since Andy Reid became head coach
• Baltimore was 2-0 ATS as road underdogs in 2023
• Chiefs’ games have cashed the UNDER in 18 of their last 22 at Arrowhead

Quarterback matchup for the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

• Ravens: Lamar Jackson – totaled career best numbers last season completing 67.2% of his passes for 3,687yds.
• Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes – completed a career-best 67.2% of his passes in 2023 and threw for 4,183 yards

Player news & recent stats

• Led by All-Pro Defensive Tackle Chris Jones, the Kansas City defense finished 6^th in the NFL in EPA per play allowed last season
• The Ravens’ defense enters the 2024 season without their standout DC Mike Macdonald (HC Seattle Seahawks) as well as Jadaveon Clowney and Patrick Queen
• Patrick Mahomes threw a career-high 14 INTs in 2023
• Lamar Jackson was sacked 37 times last season

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The Kansas City Chiefs’ season kicks off on Thursday night at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

As the Chiefs begin their quest to three-peat, there are a few storylines to follow throughout the season that impact not only this year but also future ones for Kansas City. Let’s take a look at them.

The Chiefs traded up for Kingsley Suamataia in the second round in the most recent NFL Draft. There was a thought that he was the long-term option to develop into a starting left tackle, but he would have to compete for the job in 2024. Early in training camp, however, it was evident that Suamataia had earned the gig and his coaches’ trust in the earlier offseason programs. He is in an excellent position to succeed early, with Joe Thuney next to him and Patrick Mahomes being one of the best quarterbacks at avoiding sacks.

Suamataia will be Kansas City’s third different starting left tackle in the last three years, but they hope he can be at the spot for years to come. Every offseason since Eric Fisher was released, the Chiefs’ left tackle question has been at the top of the offseason priority list and the front office has spent many resources trying to find an answer. If Suamataia can show that he is or has the potential to become a franchise left tackle, it would be great for Kansas City’s roster building moving forward as they would have him on a rookie deal for years to come.

Steve Spagnuolo has continued to state that the second cornerback spot is still up for grabs and no one has separated from the pack. The Chiefs have brought a Moneyball approach to the cornerback role(s) for years. In Brett Veach’s tenure as general manager, they have only spent one top-100 pick there (Trent McDuffie) and have not paid a corner more than $3 million per year. They have instead trusted Spagnuolo and Dave Merritt to develop and mold players to thrive in the system.

The two years the Chiefs had the best defense during Veach’s time were when they had McDuffie and L’Jarius Sneed. Sure, Sneed was a Day 3 selection, but that’s not something a team can consistently rely on to find All-Pro-level players. You are likely to find Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams, and Rashad Fenton types, players who have had moments in a Chiefs uniform but are probably not consistent starting-caliber options. If the corners continue to be a question or even hurt the team throughout the season, does that force Kansas City to change its approach?

Charles Omenihu may miss more than half the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. Typically, it takes players some time to get their feet wet and look completely comfortable when they return from a major injury. Currently, the Chiefs have George Karlaftis and Mike Danna as the only proven defensive ends on the roster. Kansas City traded for Cameron Thomas before cutdown day to bolster the depth a bit. The Chiefs should manage until Omenihu’s return, but his impact down the stretch and in the playoffs could be pivotal.

Omenihu is also entering the final year of his contract. If he isn’t re-signed, defensive end shoots to the top of the offseason priority list for the Chiefs to address. If he is re-signed, Kansas City can take a more patient and value-based approach as they would have a solid rotation of Karlaftis, Omenihu and Danna again. His play and the Chiefs’ feelings about his recovery could play a significant role in that decision coming up.

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