Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs in for a touchdown catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter on Thursday night in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) scores past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) scores past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
A fan is seen before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against Leo Chenal #54 of the Kansas City Chiefs for a touchdown during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) scores as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is congratulated by teammates Isaiah Likely (80) and Andrew Vorhees (72) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, talks to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner (27) is unable to intercept a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) knocks the ball out of the hands of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) as Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr., right, pressures him for a fumble recovered by the Chiefs during the first half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) signals a first down after a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy makes a first-down reception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
A fan is seen during the second half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, right, and linebacker Leo Chenal (54) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A fan is seen in the stands during the second half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, right, catches a pass before running it in for a touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, right, heads for the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, left, catches a pass 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/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy heads for the end zone after catching a 35-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) celebrates a failed touchdown by the Baltimore Ravens at the end of their NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
The Kansas City Chiefs bench celebrates a touchdown by Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) congratulate Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, right, on his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) runs past Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, right, for a touchdown during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks to the clock near the end of the first half an NFL football against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) was among the Chiefs players helping to push Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, with ball, into the end zone for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) during the second half an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Brandon Stephens #21 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift, center, celebrates a Kansas City Chiefs touchdown with Ed Kelce, right, during the first half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens’ Marcus Williams during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mike Pennel Jr. #69 of the Kansas City Chiefs strips the ball from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with teammate Leo Chenal #54 after recovering a fumble by the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The Baltimore Ravens’ Tavius Robinson, left, tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches his team in action during the second half an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker kicks a field goal while under pressure from the Kansas City Chiefs’ Justin Reid (20) during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal celebrates a play aagainst the Baltimore Ravens during the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Noah Gray #83 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a catch for a first down against Travis Jones #98 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice rushes against the br during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) celebrates his 49-yard touchdown with quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, as they play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Marcus Williams of the Baltimore Ravens pushes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith delivers a late hit on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers reacts after missing a pass in the end zone late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson passes against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) made this catch in the end zone while being defended by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, 32, but on replay was ruled out of bounds in an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) made this catch in the end zone while being defended by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, left, but on replay was ruled out of bounds in an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time expires in the fourth quarter of their season opener on Thursday night in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 27-20. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time expires in the fourth quarter of their season opener on Thursday night in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 27-20. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands a sweat band to a fan as he leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) leaves the field after their NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Ravens by a score of 27-20. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
A general view of signage reading, “Super Bowl Champions” is seen before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Fireworks go off ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talks to his team before the start of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fans enter Arrowhead Stadium before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs in for a touchdown catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter on Thursday night in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Kansas City Chiefs were headed to overtime. So did Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown that appeared likely to tie the game.
In the end, the NFL’s season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review.
With a capacity crowd that included pop superstar Taylor Swift waiting in anticipation, Hochuli needed just seconds looking at that final play before making his announcement: Likely landed with his toe on the end line, putting the Baltimore tight end out of bounds, and giving the Chiefs a 27-20 victory as they began pursuit of a record third consecutive Super Bowl title.
“Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline,” Mahomes said, “but then the first view you could see his cleat. … You have to wear white cleats next time. That’s my advice for him.”
Mahomes threw for 291 yards and with a touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy, who also scored a rushing touchdown in his NFL debut, as the Chiefs not only won the rematch of last season’s AFC title game but beat the Ravens for the fifth time in six meetings.
That lopsided ledger has been especially frustrating for Jackson, who has called Kansas City the Ravens’ “kryptonite.” He was sublime Thursday night, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown and adding 122 yards on the ground, but that review of the final play left him to rue another missed opportunity to finally upstage Mahomes and Co.
“I thought it was a touchdown,” Jackson said. “Still think it was a touchdown.”
The Ravens were trailing 27-17 in the fourth quarter before kicking a field goal, then got the ball back at their own 13-yard line with 1:50 left and no timeouts. Jackson completed a couple of throws to Likely, who had 111 yards receiving and a score, and scrambled for a crucial first down. Two plays later, Jackson found Rashod Bateman down the sideline for 38 yards to move the Ravens to the Kansas City 10 with 19 seconds remaining.
Jackson’s first pass was a throwaway, but his second missed wide-open Zay Flowers in the back of the end zone. Then came the final throw, after Jackson had scrambled for what seemed like an eternity, and Likely looked like he had forced overtime.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh even signaled for his team to try a winning 2-point conversion, though it never got the chance.
“I thought our guys (overcame) setbacks at times, and fought like crazy to overcome. It looked like we had an opportunity there to tie the game up and try to win,” Harbaugh said. “Didn’t happen at the end, but our guys fought.”
The wild ending came after the start was delayed about 20 minutes by a storm that brought heavy rain and lightning.
The Ravens proceeded to open with an 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended with Derrick Henry, who had tormented the Chiefs in six previous meetings while he was with Tennessee, plunging into the end zone from 5 yards out for the early lead.
But the high-octane Chiefs, trying to avoid back-to-back season-opening losses, needed just two minutes to answer. Mahomes twice connected with Rashee Rice, who has so far avoided any NFL punishment for his role in an alleged street-racing crash in Dallas, before Worthy showed why the Chiefs made him their first-round pick with his 21-yard touchdown run.
After those two drives, though, the first half was mostly marked by Week 1 blunders.
Jackson was strip-sacked by Chris Jones deep in his own territory, leading to a Kansas City field goal. Flowers was stopped short of the first-down marker on fourth-and-3 near midfield on the Ravens’ next series, leading to another field goal. And even Justin Tucker, one of the league’s most accurate kickers, pulled a 53-yard field-goal attempt wide left.
The Chiefs were not immune to mistakes. Mahomes’ pass was picked off by Roquan Smith on a poor throw late in the first half, leading to a chip-shot field goal that got Baltimore – which trailed twice at halftime all of last season – to 13-10 at the break.
Yet the Ravens’ inability to get into the end zone, and swing the momentum their way, ultimately proved costly.
The Chiefs opened the second half with an 81-yard touchdown march to extend their lead. Then, after Jackson had connected with Likely on a broken play for a 49-yard touchdown throw, Mahomes drove them 70 yards against the top-ranked scoring defense in the NFL last season for a touchdown that made it 27-17 with 10 minutes to go.
Tucker made it a one-score game with his field goal with 4:54 to go, and Baltimore quickly forced a punt. But despite Jackson’s impassioned play, he was left to trudge off the field after another disappointing loss to the Chiefs.
“It was a fight down to the end,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “When they say it’s a game of inches, might be shorter than that.”
STAR-STUDDED CROWD
Swift, the 14-time Grammy winner, wasn’t the only star attending the NFL’s opening night. Quincy Hall, the Olympic 400-meter champion, was in the crowd along with AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic, who will join his U.S. teammates Saturday night for an exhibition match against Canada at nearby Children’s Mercy Park.
INJURIES
Baltimore linebeacker Kyle Van Noy left six plays into the second half with an eye injury and did not return.
UP NEXT
The Ravens host Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 15. The Chiefs get a visit from Cincinnati the same day.
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