The Baltimore Ravens are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Week 1. The game takes place on Thursday, Sep 5, at 6:20 PM at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. This matchup will be played on a grass surface in front of a capacity crowd of 76,416.
Ravens vs. Chiefs TNF Pregame Odds
According to DraftKings, the Chiefs are a -3.0-point favorite on the point spread. Massachusetts sportsbooks set the over/under for this game at 47.0 points. FanDuel lists the Chiefs at -3.0-point with an over/under of 46.5 points. Caesars offers the Chiefs at -3.0-point with an over/under of 46.0 points. BetMGM also lists the Chiefs at -3.0-point with an over/under of 47.0 points.
The moneyline odds from DraftKings have the Chiefs at -148 and the Ravens at +124. FanDuel lists the Chiefs at -152 and the Ravens at +128. Caesars shows the Chiefs at -155 and the Ravens at +130. BetMGM has the Chiefs at -150 and the Ravens at +125.
TNF Team Standings & Recent Game Stats
The Ravens finished the 2023 season with a record of 13-4, ranking 1st in the AFC North and 1st in the AFC Conference. They scored 483 points and allowed 280 points, with 55 touchdowns. The Chiefs ended their season with an 11-6 record, ranking 1st in the AFC West and 3rd in the AFC Conference. They scored 371 points and allowed 294 points, with 39 touchdowns, important stats for NFL betting enthusiasts looking to bet on tonight’s game.
The Ravens averaged 28.4 points per game, while the Chiefs averaged 21.8 points per game. The Ravens defense allowed an average of 16.5 points per game, whereas the Chiefs allowed 17.3 points per game. The Ravens had 6296 offensive yards, including 3635 passing yards and 2661 rushing yards. The Chiefs accumulated 5972 offensive yards, including 4188 passing yards and 1784 rushing yards.
The Ravens’ turnover differential was +12, while the Chiefs had a turnover differential of -11. The Ravens recorded 60 sacks, and the Chiefs had 57 sacks. The Ravens had 31 takeaways compared to the Chiefs’ 17 takeaways. The Ravens committed 102 penalties, while the Chiefs committed 96 penalties.
Recent Player Stats & Injuries
For the Ravens, QB Lamar Jackson played 16 games, throwing for 3678 passing yards and 24 passing touchdowns. RB Gus Edwards had 12 receptions, and WR Zay Flowers had 77 receptions. TE Mark Andrews recorded 45 receptions in 10 games, and WR Odell Beckham Jr. had 35 receptions in 14 games.
For the Chiefs, QB Patrick Mahomes played 16 games, throwing for 4183 passing yards and 27 passing touchdowns. RB Isiah Pacheco had 44 receptions, and WR Rashee Rice had 79 receptions. TE Travis Kelce recorded 93 receptions in 15 games. RB Jerick McKinnon had 25 receptions in 12 games, and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 17 receptions in 15 games.
There are no significant injury concerns reported for either team leading up to the game.
Ravens vs. Chiefs Recent News
The Ravens’ defense faces a tough task against the Chiefs’ offense. The Ravens will be without defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and linebacker Patrick Queen. Trenton Simpson will step into Queen’s role, and Zach Orr will take over as the coordinator.
Additionally, Ravens kicker Justin Tucker remains a top kicking option. Tucker finished as the second-best fantasy kicker last year and is expected to continue his strong performance in the 2024 season.
The Chiefs’ defense will be tested by the Ravens’ high-powered offense. Kansas City traded star cornerback Jarius Sneed and will rely on Trent McDuffie to anchor the cornerback room.
Also, Chiefs running back Samaje Perine is expected to fill the role left by Jerick McKinnon. Perine will primarily be involved as a pass-catcher and blocker.
Ravens vs. Chiefs Week 1 Weather Forecast
The forecast for tonight’s game predicts broken clouds with a high temperature of 94°F and a low of 94°F. The wind speed is expected to be around 5 mph, which should not significantly impact gameplay.
