The Kansas City Chiefs handled business in Week 1, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in an absolute thriller.
Patrick Mahomes connected with rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy for a touchdown pass and often throughout the game with Rashee Rice. Isiah Pacheco was efficient on the ground and in the passing game, showcasing his growing versatility.
The defense held tough until the end, halting a last-second drive from Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense. The final stop on Isaiah Likely stepping out of bounds on the potential game-winning catch will be a pleasant memory for Chiefs fans for years.
The Chiefs are back to winning ways, proving that the winless preseason did not affect their championship pedigree.
Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Week 1 victory at Arrowhead Stadium:
Stock Up: Patrick Mahomes
Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up against the Chicago Bears prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mahomes was sharp throughout the game except for the one interception late in the first half, finishing 20 of 28 for 291 yards and a touchdown with a 101.9 quarterback rating.
Stock Up: Xavier Worthy
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) scores a touchdown against Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams (32) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Worthy had no problem making his presence felt against Baltimore, finishing his regular season debut with a 21-yard rushing touchdown, two catches for 47 yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Stock Up: Rashee Rice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) catches a deep pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) defends in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17.
Rice is already doing his best to avoid the sophomore slump, ending his first game of the season by leading the team in receiving with seven catches for 103 yards.
Stock Down: JuJu Smith-Schuster
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