GAME DAY BLOG: Chiefs hang on to defeat Ravens 27-20 in season opener

Trey Smith on Mahomes getting hit late tonight: “I don’t want to push boundaries, I don’t want to get fined - but I don’t like that.” #ChiefsKingdom

— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) September 6, 2024

A successful day. Goodnight, Chiefs Kingdom 💪 pic.twitter.com/Cn4IOaFhIf

— GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (@GEHAField) September 6, 2024

What. A. Finish.

1-0!#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/KwIsG8SZqA

— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) September 6, 2024

Patrick Mahomes and Isiah Pacheco celebrate Kansas City’s first win of the season. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/KF5PloneAi

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 6, 2024

A victorious Travis Kelce and Andy Reid after Kansas City’s season opening victory. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/tX9oWsRMZx

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 6, 2024

The Ravens were THIS CLOSE to scoring the game-tying touchdown 👀#Kickoff2024 pic.twitter.com/08KjTVFHQZ

— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

😱 pic.twitter.com/fwLeMzZt1D

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 6, 2024

Isiah Pacheco refusing to go down ‼️

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

@Chiefs what a pleasure to watch you all play !!!

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) September 6, 2024

Xavier Worthy is really a Kansas City Chief 😳

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

That's ✌️ touchdowns for #⃣1⃣! The Chiefs are back up by 10 in the fourth quarter.

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 6, 2024

ISAIAH LIKELY SO GOOD

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

PACHECO PUSHES THROUGH FOR SIX.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

33-yard gain from Mahomes to Rice!

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

Alex Smith has some words (and an important question) for @PatrickMahomes ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DhcEzss0rd

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 6, 2024

Some friends stopped by for kickoff 👋 pic.twitter.com/I8cjO5vQ4f

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 6, 2024

HALF: The Chiefs will start with possession in the second half and up by three.

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 6, 2024

ROQUAN SMITH INTERCEPTION 😤

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

Lamar Jackson is now top 3 all-time in rushing yards by a QB 🔥

Trailing only @CameronNewton and @MichaelVick pic.twitter.com/m4MXteVbGc

— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

Another Harrison Butker field goal extends the Chiefs' lead to 13-7!

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 6, 2024

JUST IN: The Kansas City Chiefs have a new franchise record-holder for ing yards. https://t.co/LtOBU9eyNb pic.twitter.com/PTtuINMZoo

— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 6, 2024

.@PatrickMahomes made sure @XavierWorthy got his first TD ball 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/zBx1xpzETS

— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

FAU with the recovery!! #ChiefsKingdom

— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) September 6, 2024

CHRIS JONES STRIP SACK. CHIEFS RECOVER.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

X GON' GIVE IT TO YA‼️ pic.twitter.com/SPBbzNpJu6

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 6, 2024

DERRICK HENRY. FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE SEASON.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 6, 2024

It’s good to have you all back ❤️ pic.twitter.com/w0s5HFNxTa

— GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (@GEHAField) September 6, 2024

Fire me up! Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are taking the field at Arrowhead. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/oW4NCDOT4J

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 6, 2024

The shelter in place due to inclement weather has been lifted. It is safe to return to your seats!

— GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (@GEHAField) September 5, 2024

Players will begin warming up shortly.

Kickoff now slated for 8:40pm ET. (via @SNFonNBC)

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— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2024

Minor flooding at Arrowhead @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/ZpO6OWtTQR

— Luke Dorris (@LukeDorris) September 5, 2024

We didn't mean literally... 😅 https://t.co/BBzkwIwPDW

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024

Still raining, but the sun is popping back out to the north. This will be over within 20 minutes and we will be clear before the start of the game (and through the rest of the night). This is it. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/URkQCa6mAm

— Luke Dorris (@LukeDorris) September 5, 2024

Please be advised that GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is currently in a shelter in place due to weather.

We will inform you when it’s safe to return to your seat.

— GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (@GEHAField) September 5, 2024

Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel are at the NFL season opener. #ChiefsKingdom #Royals @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/ExtdRbElSS

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 5, 2024

Current at Arrowhead… #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/r6uiTDwtdB

— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) September 5, 2024

Almost ready for liftoff 🚀 pic.twitter.com/relhqQbdMl

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024

Cracks of thunder with rain beginning at Arrowhead @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/oxSKhp37Fb

— Luke Dorris (@LukeDorris) September 5, 2024

Inactives for our Week 1 matchup against the Ravens ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/BE7hKk5sUx

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024

Here she comes. We’ll get some rain here at Arrowhead. It may be briefly heavy, and we’ve had reports of gusty (35 mph) winds and pea sized hail in some of the stronger cells. The rain may last a half hour or so pic.twitter.com/2ubvhK2ENc

— Luke Dorris (@LukeDorris) September 5, 2024

Travis Kelce has arrived at Arrowhead. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/wcb1K5Ax

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 5, 2024

The boys are lookin' fresh ✌️ pic.twitter.com/F8NyThJqwF

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 5, 2024

JuJu Smith-Schuster is (back) in the house 🤩#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/h68DakAwTg

— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) September 5, 2024

This will be a close shave (I’m in the blue circle, at Arrowhead). A downpour or thunderstorm may briefly interrupt tailgaters or the game, but any disruption would likely be brief pic.twitter.com/IX5iL9CVqY

— Luke Dorris (@LukeDorris) September 5, 2024

Trent McDuffie rocking the “In Spags We Trust” shirt ahead of Kansas City’s season opener. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/sh2bWLmnCt

— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) September 5, 2024

That QB1 swag 💯 pic.twitter.com/lvdifQShdw

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024

Nobody shows up like the Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/UBTNhlaKvF

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2024

And they’re off!!!! The gates have opened at Arrowhead!!! ❤️💛 🏈#ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/iCzgcIpjMl

— Grace Smith (@GraceKCTV5) September 5, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce shows off his gladiator era while staring in a new Pepsi ad. Watch ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/XnsoPlU0W1

— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) September 5, 2024

Welcome to #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/By2oZ5OBo0

— Bill Hurrelbrink (@BillKCTV5) September 5, 2024

GOOD MORNING #ChiefsKingdom

Parking lots open up at 2:30, but the tailgate has already started.

At least 100 fans out here 12 hours before kickoff. Yes, drinks are flowing. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/vEaw1BTIh8

— Nathan Brennan (@NathanKCTV5) September 5, 2024