(Field Level Media) Kansas City rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy caught a 35-yard touchdown pass and ran for a 21-yard score as the Chiefs began their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title with a thrilling 27-20 win over the visiting Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s regular-season opener on Thursday night.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson appeared to hit Isaiah Likely for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired but, after video review, the tight end was ruled to have landed with the tip of his cleat out of bounds.
When officials initially ruled the play a touchdown, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh signaled to go for a two-point conversion rather than attempt to send the game to overtime.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards with a touchdown and an interception, making just enough plays to outlast Jackson and the Ravens in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game.
Rashee Rice caught seven passes for 103 yards for the Chiefs while tight end Travis Kelce caught three passes for 34 yards with girlfriend and pop star Taylor Swift in attendance.
