The Baltimore Ravens haven’t forgotten last year’s bitter loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The controversial ending left a sour taste in Lamar Jackson & Co.’s mouths–one they hope to wash away with a statement win this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
Games between the Chiefs and Ravens are often decided in the final moments, and last year’s season opener was no exception. The two teams battled fiercely, with Kansas City holding a narrow 27-20 lead in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.
With seconds remaining, Jackson connected with tight end Isaiah Likely in the end zone. But while the Ravens were still deciding between a game-tying extra point or a go-for-broke two-point conversion, instant replay overturned the touchdown–handing the Chiefs the win.
Baltimore is ready to rewrite the script
Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City have dominated the rivalry, winning six of the last seven meetings–including a 17-10 victory in the 2023 AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs have also won their last three games at Arrowhead Stadium.
As usual, this matchup looks evenly matched. Both teams enter Week 4 with 1-2 records. The Chiefs notched their first win of the season last week against the Giants, while the Ravens’ lone victory came in Week 2 against the Browns.
Win or watch the playoffs slip away
Only one team in NFL history has won a Super Bowl after starting 1-3: the 2001 New England Patriots, in Tom Brady’s rookie season. If Baltimore or Kansas City wants to keep their championship dreams alive, the time to win is now.
The Chiefs currently sit at the bottom of the AFC West, trailing the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers (3-0). Meanwhile, the Ravens are third in the AFC North, chasing the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1).
Beyond the bloated score, the Ravens have two concerns: their porous offensive line and Jackson’s hamstring. The latter could be a minor setback, but the former could determine the rest of the team’s season.
Gardner Minshew II rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KC24.
Gardner Minshew II rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KC26.
Brashard Smith rush to the middle for 5 yards to the KC27.
Tyler Loop kicks off to the KC1. Brashard Smith return for 21 yards to KC22.
The Ravens closed the game as they began, with a Hill touchdown that left the score more presentable. However, the team knew it was dominated on both ends of the ball for 45 minutes.
Two Minute Warning.
Tyler Loop extra point is GOOD.
Justice Hill rush to the right for 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Cooper Rush pass to the left to Tylan Wallace for 15 yards to the Bal30.
Justice Hill rush to the left for 1 yard to the Bal15.
Matt Araiza punts for 38 yards to Bal13. No return.
Brashard Smith rush to the right for no gain to the KC49.
Chiefs timeout.
Andy Reid rests Mahomes. With the game in its final stretch and a 24-point lead, it’s time for Gardner Minshew to take over the final five minutes.
Brashard Smith rush to the right for 1 yard to the KC49.
Penalty: Holding on Chiefs (Wanya Morris) -10 yards.
Chiefs timeout.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the middle intended for Hollywood Brown.
Kareem Hunt rush to the right for 3 yards to the Bal42.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the right for 4 yards to the Bal45.
Kareem Hunt rush to the left for 1 yard to the Bal49. Tackled by Trenton Simpson and Odafe Oweh.
Kareem Hunt rush to the left for 4 yards to the KC50.
Xavier Worthy rush to the right for 3 yards to the KC46.
With the scoreboard under control, Pacheco and Hunt will be in charge of running down the clock.
Kareem Hunt rush to the middle for 3 yards to the KC43.
Kareem Hunt rush to the right for 5 yards to the KC40.
Cooper Rush can’t move the Ravens’ offense either. As long as the offensive line isn’t doing its job, no one can save this team.
Cooper Rush pass to the left to Zay Flowers for no gain to the KC35.
Cooper Rush incomplete pass to the left intended for Tylan Wallace.
Cooper Rush pass to the right to Justice Hill for no gain to the KC35.
Cooper Rush pass to the middle to Zay Flowers for 5 yards to the KC35.
Cooper Rush pass to the middle to Justice Hill for 13 yards to the KC40.
Cooper Rush pass to the left to Zay Flowers for 9 yards to the Bal47.
Cooper Rush incomplete pass to the middle intended for Zay Flowers.
Cooper Rush incomplete pass to the left intended for Rashod Bateman.
Cooper Rush pass to the left to Zay Flowers for 7 yards to the Bal38.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal3. Justice Hill return for 28 yards to Bal31.
Shot by shot, Mahomes has picked apart the Ravens’ defense. With over 13 minutes left, the best the team can hope for is to maintain a decent-looking score.
Harrison Butker extra point is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Hollywood Brown for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Isiah Pacheco for 4 yards to the Bal16.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the middle intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the right for 4 yards to the Bal20.
Cooper Rush incomplete pass to the right intended for Rashod Bateman.
Derrick Henry rush to the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Bal24.
Penalty: Offside on Chiefs (Charles Omenihu) 5 yards.
Cooper Rush pass to the right to Mark Andrews for 3 yards to the Bal20.
Cooper Rush pass to the right to Mark Andrews for 1 yard to the Bal17.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal3. Rasheen Ali return for 13 yards to Bal29.
A pair of lapses in concentration forced the Chiefs to settle for a field goal. Knowing Lamar Jackson, Kansas City might miss those points late in the game.
Harrison Butker 31 yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 8 yards to the Bal12.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left intended for Noah Gray. Penalty: Illegal Forward Pass on Chiefs (Patrick Mahomes) -5 yards.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Xavier Worthy for 5 yards to the Bal5.
Kareem Hunt rush to the middle for 1 yard to the Bal10.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 12 yards to the Bal11.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the middle to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 12 yards to the Bal23.
Kareem Hunt rush to the left for 1 yard to the Bal35.
Kareem Hunt rush to the left for 7 yards to the Bal36.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Noah Gray for 1 yard to the Bal43.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Travis Kelce for 7 yards to the Bal44.
Tyler Loop kicks off to the KC2. Nikko Remigio return for 47 yards to KC49.
For a moment, it looked like Jackson had found a way through the Chiefs’ defense. But once again, Spagnuolo had the perfect solution, forcing the visitors to settle for another field goal.
Tyler Loop 32 yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Lamar Jackson sacked at KC14 for a loss of 2 yards by George Karlaftis.
Derrick Henry rush to the middle for 4 yards to the KC11.
Derrick Henry rush to the middle for 4 yards to the KC15.
Lamar Jackson pass to the middle to Zay Flowers for 15 yards to the KC19.
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Rashod Bateman for 24 yards to the KC34.
Lamar Jackson rush to the right for 7 yards to the Bal42.
Derrick Henry rush to the left for 5 yards to the Bal35.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal3. Justice Hill return for 27 yards to Bal30.
The Ravens didn’t know what hit them. Mahomes needed only six plays and 3:09 minutes to add seven more plays and give the game at Arrowhead the appearance of a rout.
Harrison Butker extra point is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the middle to Tyquan Thornton for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the left for 4 yards to the Bal11.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Xavier Worthy for 28 yards to the Bal15.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the middle for 12 yards to the Bal43.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the left for 4 yards to the KC44.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the middle to Xavier Worthy for 5 yards to the KC40.
Tyler Loop kicks off to the KC1. Brashard Smith return for 34 yards to KC35.
Tyler Loop 43 yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Ravens timeout.
Lamar Jackson pass to the left to Mark Andrews for 6 yards to the KC24. Tackled by Drue Tranquill.
Lamar Jackson incomplete pass to the left intended for DeAndre Hopkins.
Lamar Jackson pass to the left to Mark Andrews for 6 yards to the KC30.
The Ravens’ defense closed the first half on a high note, denying Mahomes and his offense points. Will this be enough to motivate Lamar Jackson and Co. in the second half?
Ravens timeout.
Lamar Jackson rush to the middle for 17 yards to the KC36.
56 yard field goal attempt by Harrison Butker is NO GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the right.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Hollywood Brown for 5 yards to the Bal37.
Chiefs timeout.
Patrick Mahomes sacked at Bal42 for a loss of 6 yards by Tavius Robinson.
Chiefs timeout.
Kareem Hunt rush to the middle for 2 yards to the Bal36.
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo took a page out of the Lions’ book by shutting down Lamar Jackson.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left intended for Hollywood Brown.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Xavier Worthy for 9 yards to the Bal38.
Lamar Jackson rush to the middle for no gain to the Bal44. FUMBLE, recovered by KC (Drue Tranquill).
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Justice Hill for 6 yards to the Bal44.
Lamar Jackson rush to the left for 3 yards to the Bal38.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the endzone. Touchback.
Switching to a man-to-man defense isn’t doing the Ravens any good. It’s opening up the space Mahomes needs to find his receivers or running backs when they’re in receiving position.
Harrison Butker extra point is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Isiah Pacheco for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
With the second half in its final seconds, it appears the Chiefs have complete control of the game.
Ravens timeout.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Kareem Hunt for 14 yards to the Bal7.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left intended for Xavier Worthy.
Two Minute Warning.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Brashard Smith for 4 yards to the Bal21.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Travis Kelce for 16 yards to the Bal25.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left intended for Xavier Worthy.
Andy Reid has already found the kryptonite for Jackson. With such a weak offensive line, the Chiefs’ head coach is clogging the trenches, closing off all avenues for the Ravens star.
Lamar Jackson incomplete pass to the right.
Lamar Jackson rush to the right for 9 yards to the Bal41.
Lamar Jackson incomplete pass to the right intended for Derrick Henry.
Lamar Jackson incomplete pass to the left intended for Justice Hill.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal2. Justice Hill return for 30 yards to Bal32.
It was to be expected. You can’t give Mahomes so many opportunities and expect him not to tear you apart. Now, the Chiefs star found the gap in the defense and put his team ahead for the first time in the game. 13-7.
Harrison Butker extra point is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the middle to JuJu Smith-Schuster for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Kareem Hunt rush to the middle for 2 yards to the Bal4.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Travis Kelce for 12 yards to the Bal6.
Brashard Smith rush to the middle for 3 yards to the Bal18.
Xavier Worthy rush to the left for 35 yards to the Bal21.
The Ravens’ offensive line continues to struggle. Unable to stop pass rushers, it’s making things difficult for its own quarterback.
Jordan Stout punts for 50 yards to KC29. Nikko Remigio return for 16 yards to KC45.
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Justice Hill for 11 yards to the Bal21.
Two lapses in concentration by Jackson have delayed this Ravens drive.
Lamar Jackson incomplete pass to the right. Penalty: Intentional Grounding on Ravens (Lamar Jackson) -16 yards.
Penalty: Delay of Game on Ravens -5 yards.
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Derrick Henry for 10 yards to the Bal31.
Penalty: Delay of Game on Ravens -5 yards.
Derrick Henry rush to the left for 11 yards to the Bal26.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal1. Justice Hill return for 24 yards to Bal25. Penalty: Holding on Ravens (Devontez Walker) -10 yards.
The Ravens’ defense has excelled in tight spaces. Every time the Chiefs have entered the red zone, it’s as if Mahomes’ hands are tied.
Harrison Butker 23 yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the middle.
These are like the Chiefs of the old days. Confounding defenses, exploiting every opening to keep those chains moving.
Patrick Mahomes rush to the middle for no gain to the Bal4.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Brashard Smith for 6 yards to the Bal4.
Patrick Mahomes rush to the middle for 4 yards to the Bal10.
Kareem Hunt rush to the left for 2 yards to the Bal14.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Hollywood Brown for 18 yards to the Bal16.
Kareem Hunt rush to the middle for 2 yards to the Bal34.
Kareem Hunt rush to the right for 2 yards to the Bal36.
Worthy’s presence is being felt. Beyond his catches, he’s stretching the field for Mahomes and taking pressure off Kelce, adding variety to the Chiefs’ game.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Travis Kelce for 7 yards to the Bal38.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the right intended for Xavier Worthy.
Worthy steps onto the Arrowhead turf with authority. In his first game in front of his home crowd, the Chiefs’ speedster delivered a big play that was worthy of applause.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Xavier Worthy for 37 yards to the Bal45.
Patrick Mahomes rush to the right for 2 yards to the KC18.
The Chiefs’ defense strikes its first blow. The Ravens’ offensive line again missed its blocks, and the pressure caused Jackson to throw his first interception of the game. Now it’s up to Mahomes and his offense to capitalize on their defense’s gift.
Lamar Jackson pass intended for Mark Andrews INTERCEPTED by Leo Chenal. No return.
Lamar Jackson pass to the left to Zay Flowers for 18 yards to the KC46. Penalty: Unnecessary Roughness on Chiefs (Bryan Cook) 15 yards.
Lamar Jackson’s legs are starting to become a factor. Can the Chiefs’ defense keep up?
Penalty: Illegal Formation on Ravens (Roger Rosengarten) -5 yards.
Derrick Henry rush to the right for 4 yards to the Bal41.
Lamar Jackson rush to the right for 12 yards to the Bal37.
Lamar Jackson pass to the left to Mark Andrews for 2 yards to the Bal25.
Lamar Jackson sacked at Bal23 for a loss of 3 yards by Jerry Tillery.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal4. Rasheen Ali return for 22 yards to Bal26.
Baltimore’s defense is playing its zone coverage well, leaving Mahomes with no options when it comes to finding his receivers.
Harrison Butker 38 yard field goal attempt is GOOD.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the middle intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left intended for Isiah Pacheco.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the right for 4 yards to the Bal20.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Brashard Smith for 17 yards to the Bal24.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Xavier Worthy for 4 yards to the Bal41.
Patrick Mahomes incomplete pass to the left intended for Brashard Smith.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the left to Travis Kelce for 7 yards to the Bal45.
Isiah Pacheco rush to the right for 1 yard to the KC48.
Patrick Mahomes pass to the right to Xavier Worthy for no gain to the KC32. Penalty: Face Mask on Ravens (Marlon Humphrey) 15 yards.
Jordan Stout kicks off to the KC2. return for 30 yards to KC32.
Tyler Loop extra point is GOOD.
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Justice Hill for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
Lamar Jackson rush to the right for no gain to the KC12.
Justice Hill rush to the left for 3 yards to the KC12.
Lamar Jackson pass to the middle to Derrick Henry for 6 yards to the KC15.
Derrick Henry rush to the middle for 2 yards to the KC21.
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Zay Flowers for 20 yards to the KC24.
Derrick Henry rush to the middle for 14 yards to the KC44.
Lamar Jackson pass to the middle to Mark Andrews for 7 yards to the Bal42.
Lamar Jackson pass to the right to Mark Andrews for 5 yards to the Bal35.
Harrison Butker kicks off to the Bal5. Justice Hill return for 25 yards to Bal30.
Good afternoon! Welcome to this play-by-play of the Kansas City Chiefs-Baltimore Ravens game. We hope you enjoy this broadcast and may the best team win.
What to watch in Kansas City
The Chiefs’ defense has been solid this season, allowing just 579 yards and three touchdowns passing, and 342 yards and three touchdowns rushing.
However, this week they will face the NFL’s best scoring offense, which has scored 10 touchdowns, nine of them passing, and is averaging 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
What to watch in the Ravens
Baltimore’s front line hasn’t lived up to expectations. In the game against Detroit alone, they allowed Lamar Jackson to be sacked seven times. In fact, the Lions didn’t even need a blitz to stop Jackson or rush him behind the line of scrimmage.
If the Ravens’ offensive line doesn’t clean up its act, the Chiefs’ linebackers could have a field day.
Player to watch in Kansas City
Receiver Xavier Worthy has been cleared to return to play following the shoulder injury he suffered in a collision with Patrick Mahomes in Week 1.
The Chiefs have missed their speedster in the deep end, but it’s still unclear how head coach Andy Reid will use him in this game. If Worthy is 100 percent, we might see him take almost every snap, but if he still needs rest, he might only participate in some special packages.
Player to watch in Baltimore
Running back Derrick Henry has been the Ravens’ wild card this season. Although he has 242 yards on 41 carries, averaging 80.7 yards per game, he has also fumbled once in each game this season.
His fourth-quarter fumbles against the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions cost the Ravens two painful losses. The Chiefs’ defenders will be hunting Henry down, taking advantage of every opportunity to steal the ball from him.
Where to watch Baltimore vs. Kansas City on TV
CBS will broadcast the game live with Jim Nantz calling the play-by-play, Tony Romo as an analyst, and Tray Wolfson on the sidelines.
Paramount+ will stream in-market and globally on YouTube TV via NFL Sunday Ticket.
Kickoff from Arrowhead Stadium and odds
The game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET (2:25 p.m. CT / 1:25 p.m. PT) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Ravens are the oddsmakers’ favorites by 2.5 points, with an over/under of 48.5 points. Baltimore offers a -151 moneyline, compared to +127 for Kansas City.
Chiefs favored by three points in high-stakes showdown with Ravens
Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson could decide which AFC powerhouse sinks to 1-3.
The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 4 as three-point favorites over the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup that could define both teams’ seasons. One franchise will climb back to .500 at 2-2, while the other faces a daunting 1-3 start — a dangerous hole for two squads expected to be AFC contenders.
Kansas City’s offense has looked strangely out of rhythm to begin 2025, but Sunday’s clash at Arrowhead may provide the spark they need. The return of rookie wideout Xavier Worthy is expected to help reignite Patrick Mahomes’ passing attack, which has struggled to find consistency through the first three weeks.
A litmus test for Kansas City’s defense
Defensively, Steve Spagnuolo’s unit faces its toughest test yet. Lamar Jackson remains one of the league’s most electrifying dual threats, and pairing him with Derrick Henry gives Baltimore a chance to control the game on the ground.
Spagnuolo has managed to keep Henry in check in past meetings, but the former NFL Offensive Player of the Year is always one big run away from changing everything.
Baltimore’s defense is a patchwork quilt
The Ravens, however, come into this matchup banged up on defense — and that could tilt the balance. Mahomes and company will look to exploit Baltimore’s injuries, while Kansas City’s secondary must be sharp to contain Jackson’s improvisation.
Expect a nail-biter. While some analysts believe Baltimore’s firepower will be too much for the Chiefs, Kansas City’s home-field advantage and a steady Harrison Butker could prove decisive.
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Thanks for joining us for this play-by-play. The Chiefs won 37-20 to improve their record to 2-2, maintaining their playoff hopes, while the Ravens fell to 1-3 and have work to do if they want to rebound this season.