Ravens-Chiefs preview, NFL award picks, overrated teams; Cubs throw no-no

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THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, THE BALTIMORE RAVENS AND NFL FANS EVERYWHERE

IT’S BAAAAAACK! The NFL season kicks off tonight in grand fashion with the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting the Ravens. It’s just the second season opener that features a quarterback battle between the reigning Super Bowl MVP (Patrick Mahomes) and the reigning NFL MVP (Lamar Jackson). The other? Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning in 2004. Not bad company!

It’s a great opportunity for both teams to make an early statement. The Ravens can get a small measure of revenge for last year’s AFC Championship Game loss. The Chiefs can continue to assert their dominance. To me, these three questions stand out for Baltimore:

Can Jackson be even better in his second year in Todd Monken‘s offense and in his first year with Derrick Henry as his…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-09-05 12:59:50

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