Ravens vs. Chiefs: Highlights, final score of NFL opener #chiefs #ravens #nfl #BALvsKC

That’s how close the Baltimore Ravens came from having a shot to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL regular-kickoff Thursday.

Instead, the Chiefs walked away 27-20 winners after a replay review confirmed Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely’s toe had landed out of bounds on what was initially ruled a touchdown with zero seconds left on the clock. Baltimore appeared poised to eschew overtime and go for a two-point conversion, ending the game right then and there. John Harbaugh's crew didn’t end up getting that chance.

The reigning Super Bowl-champion Chiefs began their quest for a three-peat by featuring rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, their first-round pick from Texas. After the Ravens opened with a touchdown drive, Kansas City answered with a reverse to Worthy, who had a contingent of red leading his way to the end zone to even the game. Worthy caught his first touchdown pass early in the fourth to make it 27-17.