Chiefs Hold Off Ravens 27–20 When Review Overturns TD on Final Play of NFL’s Season Opener

Chiefs Hold Off Ravens 27–20 When Review Overturns TD on Final Play of NFL’s Season Opener
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is unable to catch a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo, on Sept. 5, 2024. Ed Zurga/AP Photo
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Chiefs were headed to overtime. So did Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown that appeared to tie the game.

In the end, the NFL’s season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review.