Worthy’s second touchdown extended the Chiefs’ lead to double-digits early in the fourth quarter, but Baltimore didn’t go away. The Ravens pulled within a touchdown following a field goal by kicker Justin Tucker late in the game, setting the stage for Jackson’s final pass to Likely as time expired just a few minutes later.
It initially appeared as if Baltimore had completed the comeback, but as the replays began to roll, the energy within GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium flipped in an instant. The call was overturned, and following a back-and-forth battle between two of the top teams in the league, the Chiefs emerged with the hard-fought victory.
In terms of standouts, wide receiver Rashee Rice hauled in seven catches for 103 yards over the course of the night. His efforts included a 16-yard grab on the Chiefs’ opening scoring drive, plus a 33-yard catch-and-run that extended another touchdown drive early in the third quarter.
Defensively, the Chiefs held Baltimore to a 1-for-4 mark in the red zone. In fact, following the Ravens’ touchdown drive on their opening series of the game, Kansas City yielded just 13 points on Baltimore’s ensuing nine possessions.
It all helped the Chiefs kick off their title-defense campaign with a victory, and now with an extended break before their next game, Kansas City will take a few well-deserved days off before preparing for a clash with the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday.