The Baltimore Ravens faced the Kansas City Chiefs in their season opener, suffering a 27-20 loss. Lamar Jackson's performance showed both promise and missed opportunities, highlighting his need for improvement.
The running backs struggled with predictability, and the offensive line faced issues with penalties and player rotations. Receiver involvement was lacking, particularly from key players.
Defensively, the Ravens contained the Chiefs' running game but struggled to pressure Patrick Mahomes. Linebackers and secondary faced criticism for missed assignments and coverage issues. Special teams had mixed results, and coaching decisions raised concerns.
