The NFL has announced its opener to the 2024 season, featuring a rematch of the 2023 AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, September 5th.
The stage has been set for the start of the 2024 NFL season, as the Kansas City Chiefs will once again open the year at home against the Baltimore Ravens. The two teams met in the AFC Championship last season, with the Chiefs emerging victorious 17-10. This time around, they will square off on Thursday, September 5th, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The Chiefs are fresh off their second Super Bowl victory in three years, having defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVII. Patrick Mahomes led the way for the Chiefs, passing for 182 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 44 rushing yards.
The Ravens, meanwhile, are looking to build on their strong 2023 season, which saw them reach the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2012. Lamar Jackson led the Ravens' offense, passing for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns, while also rushing for 821 yards and five touchdowns.
The Ravens made some significant additions to their offense this offseason, signing running back Derrick Henry and adding offensive lineman Josh Jones. They also traded for wide receiver Marquise Brown, who had a breakout season with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023.
The Chiefs, on the other hand, lost wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins this offseason, but they added Xavier Worthy in the draft and traded for Marquise Brown. They also re-signed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Both the Chiefs and Ravens have high expectations for the 2024 season. The Chiefs are looking to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls since the New England Patriots did it in 2003 and 2004. The Ravens, meanwhile, are looking to get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2012.
The NFL's opening night game is always a highly anticipated event, and this year's matchup between the Chiefs and Ravens is sure to be one to remember.
