Chiefs finish the half up by 3 points
After back-to-back touchdowns in the first quarter, the second quarter became a battle of field goals. The Chiefs enter halftime up 13-10.
Why kickoffs look different this NFL season
Get ready to add the term “landing zone” to your football vocabulary.
Teams have been acclimating during the preseason to what the NFL calls the new “dynamic kickoff” rule as they try to figure out what works best.
An area known as the landing zone has been created, which is between the receiving team’s goal line and its 20-yard line. Here are some of the new rules surrounding it.
If the ball is kicked short of the landing zone or out of bounds, it will automatically be placed on the receiving team’s 40-yard line.Any kick that hits the landing zone and then bounces into the end zone must either be returned or downed, so teams can’t just let the ball bounce into the end zone and get an automatic touchback if it hits the landing zone first. If the return team downs the ball in the end zone, it goes to the 20-yard line.If a kicker booms one out of the back of the end zone on the fly, the return team gets the ball at the 30-yard line. Under previous rules it had been placed at the 25-yard line, so it’s penalizing kicking teams another five yards if they kick the ball out of the end zone.Teams can only attempt onside kicks in the fourth quarter, and they have to declare they are doing it to the officials, which takes away the surprise element.
For more on the new kickoff rule, click here.
Chiefs respond with their own touchdown moments later
Shortly after the Ravens put a score on the board, the Chiefs responded with their own touchdown. Mahomes passed to wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who ran the ball into the end zone.
After the kick, the score is tied at 7-7.
Ravens score first touchdown of the season
The Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry scored the first touchdown and extra point of the season, putting the score at 7-0.
Taylor Swift cheers on Travis Kelce while next to his dad
After making her way into the stadium and to her seat, Taylor Swift was seen sitting next to Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce.
Sipping on her drink, the two appeared to be in conversation as the Chiefs and Raven warmed up.
As the game was underway, Swift was then seeing cheering on the Travis Kelce and the players.
Taylor Swift cheers on Travis Kelce while seated next to his dad, Ed Kelce, on Sept. 5. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
She was also photographed giving a thumbs up as she stood next to Ed Kelce and other friends.
Taylor Swift gives a thumbs up while at the Chiefs vs. Ravens game on Sept. 5.Christian Petersen / Getty Images
Ed Kelce has previously opened up about meeting the pop star, telling People, Swift is “a very, very sweet, very charming, down-to-earth young woman” and “very genuine.”
He added, “She’s very smart. I mean, very. That comes through right away.”
Coco Jones performs the national anthem ahead of kickoff
Singer and actor Coco Jones took the field ahead of the kickoff, which was delayed, to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The artist, who wore a red dress for the occasion, belted out the national anthem from the Arrowhead Stadium.
Aside from her singing career, Jones is also known for her role in “Bel-Air,” “Let It Shine” and “Good Luck Charlie.”
Kickoff delayed until 7:40 p.m. CT
The Ravens and Chiefs have retaken the field for warmups following the rainstorm but the game will be delayed 20 minutes.
When the skies cleared, a rainbow graced the sky above Arrowhead Stadium, NBC Sports reported.
In the meantime, here are some photos from warmups!
Travis Kelce during warmups.Christian Petersen / Getty Images
Patrick Mahomes during warmups.Cooper Neill / Getty ImagesDonna Kelce shows off her Chiefs jersey with special message from Travis
Donna Kelce, also known as Mama Kelce, was in attendance and cheering on her son, Travis Kelce. The famous mom stopped by the Chiefs World’s Largest Tailgate and livestreaming event ahead of the game.
The tight end’s mom showed off her game day outfit, which included a Chiefs-themed jean jacket and a red #87 Chiefs jersey that included a special message from her son.
In video captured by TODAY.com, Donna Kelce takes off her jacket to reveal Travis Kelce’s signature on the back, as well as a heartwarming note.
“How about this?” she says, before showing the message.
“Love you mommy!” it reads on the number 8
It’s really pouring in Kansas City right now
It’s pouring rain in Kansas City right now.
What started as a light shower around 6:15 p.m. CT turned to heavy storms by 6:30 — with less than an hour before the scheduled kickoff at 7:20 p.m. CT.
Lightning strikes were visible from the stadium, with loud thunder claps sounding seconds after.
Press originally huddled in a tunnel onto the field have had to slowly retreat from the entrance, as the rain pelts sideways.
Press had to relocate from the sideline to a sheltered area amid the storm.Maddie Ellis / TODAY
It was not immediately clear if the game start time would be delayed as a result of the weather. Warmups have been interrupted and the players have returned to their sidelines and locker rooms to wait out the storm.
Local NBC affiliate KSHB reports after the storm moves through, rain chances are low for the rest of the evening.
First look at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Hallmark movie is released
Hallmark Network
Ahead of the big game, Hallmark shared a first look at its upcoming football-themed film, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.”
The rom-com stars Tyler Hynes and Hunter King with appearances from Donna Kelce and TODAY’s very own Jenna Bush Hager. “Holiday Touchdown” will premiere Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET, Hallmark announced Sept. 5.A teaser trailer and various photos from the film were also released.
Hallmark Network
“Holiday Touchdown” was filmed in Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium in July.
Read all about the upcoming movie here.
Taylor Swift is in the building!
Taylor Swift has arrived, ladies and gents.
Swift was spotted in a video shared by the sports director of the local FOX station, Rob Collins.
In the video, seemingly taken from somewhere inside Arrowhead Stadium, Swift appears to be wearing an all-jean outfit, with a corset top and short shorts. She accessorized with red thigh-high boots and kept her hair down in loose waves.
TODAY.com has a news team at the game tonight but we haven’t personally seen Swift yet.
Travis Kelce (and his mustache) arrive at Arrowhead Stadium
Travis Kelce made a stylish entrance at Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the Chiefs game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The tight end was dressed in coordinated jacket that faded from white to tan and kept fading into his jeans. He wore a white tank top with a white-and-red hat, white tennis shoes and sunglasses. His mustache was noticeably present ahead of kick off.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives before taking on the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead David Eulitt / Getty Images
Kelce’s stylist Danielle Salzedo previously told Us Weekly about styling the athlete, “He dedicates time to buying online, so he knows what’s out there and what’s new.”
“Travis has a clear vision for his personal aesthetic and definitely styles himself,” she added.
Fans, meanwhile, are hoping that the NFL star and his pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift have a sweet public reunion during the game.
Travis Kelce probably had this for breakfast ahead of the game
Travis Kelce is a man of routine, it seems. In an email to TODAY.com this week, Kelce said that he has eaten the same meal before all his games as a Chief: French toast and strawberries.
The more you know!
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Mahomes takes the field to warm up
Patrick Mahomes is on the field to warm up, clad in red Chiefs warmup gear, KSHB reports.
Players start arriving at Arrowhead Stadium
Some of the players and coaches have started arriving at Arrowhead Stadium.
Posts from local NBC affiliate KSHB show Chief’s player Harrison Butker is in the building. Butker came under fire earlier this year for a controversial graduation speech to the class of 2024 at Benedictine College.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry has also arrived, KSHB reports.
Is Taylor Swift attending or what?!
How to watch the Chiefs vs. Ravens
The NFL’s 2024 season is upon us, as the Chiefs and the Ravens face off in primetime at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with an NFL Kickoff special edition of Football Night in America. Watch on NBC or stream it on Peacock.
(TODAY and Peacock share a parent company, NBCUniversal.)
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