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Ravens-Chiefs Stakes Rise as Lamar Jackson Seeks First Win at Arrowhead

The matchup will leave one contender at 1-3, a start that rarely leads to the playoffs.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, left, catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) and linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) defend as time time expires in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Overview

  • Baltimore and Kansas City enter Week 4 at 1-2 and meet Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
  • Jackson is 0-3 at Arrowhead and 1-5 against Mahomes, yet he leads the NFL through three games in passer rating (141.8), touchdown passes (9) and yards per completion (9.6) as the Ravens top the league in scoring at 37.0 points per game.
  • The Chiefs’ offense has lagged with modest passing output and key absences, as Rashee Rice remains suspended and Xavier Worthy has missed two games but has practiced and could return.
  • Baltimore’s concerns include a depleted defensive front (Nnamdi Madubuike out, Travis Jones limited, Kyle Van Noy still out) and seven sacks allowed against Detroit, a combination Steve Spagnuolo’s pressure packages historically test.
  • Analysts are split, with many leaning toward Kansas City due to the matchup history and defensive edge, while others back Baltimore on the strength of Jackson’s scorching start.