3 best matchups Baltimore Ravens fans must circle on 2024 schedule
By Mike Luciano
The Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for a rough beginning to the 2024 NFL season, as they will start a campaign that features 10 games against teams who made the playoffs last season with two primetime games against AFC contenders. Apparently, things just can't come easy for Baltimore lately.
The Ravens will once again be one of the must-watch attractions in the league. Not only will Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry team for what could be the best backfield in the league, but the defense features players like Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton heading into their prime.
These three games on the schedule immediately stand out as matchups the entire football world will have their eyes on. With some luck and timely production, the Ravens could show those who tune in that they mean business this year and are a very real threat to snatch the AFC crown away from the Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens schedule 2024: 3 best matchups fans must watch
Week 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (TNF)
The Ravens are getting hit with both barrels right off the bat. Not only do they have to play the reigning champions, but their meeting will be a road game on Thursday night in front of the entire NFL world. Baltimore's postseason loss is still ringing around the state of Maryland's collective consciousness.
The Chiefs are a more formidable offense this season. Even though the defense took a hit by losing L'Jarius Sneed to the Titans, Kansas City was able to pick up a major boost of speed in top pick Xavier Worthy and former Ravens draft pick Marquise Brown.
The Baltimore Ravens play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1
Kansas City's offense struggled against the Ravens in the postseason, and the base talent on that side of the ball could frustrate Patrick Mahomes again. This game could be decided by who ends up winning the battle in the trenches when Baltimore has the ball.
If the Ravens can ride the power of Henry and a new-look offensive line to a victory in this area, and John Harbaugh avoids getting too conservative early on in this game, Baltimore might be well-equipped to shut down the Chiefs and start the season with an unlikely 1-0 mark to their name.