Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Two AFC candidates face off against each other to kick off the 2024 NFL season. We kick off the season with the Baltimore Ravens (+ 128) visiting the Kansas City Chiefs (-152) in Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs are currently 3-point favorites according to FanDuel’s sportsbook, and the O/U for points is currently set at 46.5, which is to my surprise one of the lowests of the week. The Chiefs extended most of their Super Bowl winning core, and are running it back led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. I am really excited about them drafting speedster Xavier Worthy and the potential he has coupled with a rocket arm like Mahomes. Former Colts’ quarterback Carson Wentz is now their backup, so who knows he might see some action. The Ravens biggest move in the offseason was probably getting former Titans’ running back Derrick Henry to pair with Lamar Jackson in the backfield. Henry might be past his prime, but he is still a force to be reckoned with, and opposing defenses will have to choose between focusing on him or Lamar. I have to say I agree with the oddsmakers on this one but I think we are going to see a lot more points scored than that, especially considering this is a quarterback matchup involving Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, and make it a great return to football. Finally.
Week 1 Thursday Night Football Odds: Chiefs vs. Ravens
Ravens-Chiefs: Open thread and gambling picks
Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game It’s finally here as the 2024 NFL season begins with a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is looking to get some redemption as the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes begin their quest to do what no team in the history of the league has ever done, win three Super Bowls in a row. Kickoff is set for 5:20 p.m. PT and the game will air on NBC and Peacock. This is your place to discuss the game with other Las Vegas Raiders fans and any gambling picks you have as the lines below are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. Ravens vs. Chiefs Spread: KC -3 O/U: 47.5 KC ML: -154 BAL ML: +130 Holder’s Picks: BAL +3, Under 47.5, BAL ML Kansas City will be down wide receiver Marquise Brown and will have to rely on rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy to be the team’s deep threat. Also, the Chiefs moved on from last year’s top cornerback L’Jarius Sneed in the offseason. To me, that has the makings of a slow start for Mahomes and Co., similar to last year when they dropped the season opener to the Lions. Also, this game features two strong defenses from a year ago which is a big reason why I like the under. For the injury report, the Chiefs will only be missing Brown (shoulder) while the Ravens are without rookie linebacker Adisa Isaac (hamstring) and fullback Rasheen Ali (neck) is doubtful. Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You can sign up for a commenting account below and we have full-time moderators to enforce the Community Guidelines.
Bills vs. Cardinals: Thursday injury reports
#Bills vs. #Cardinals: Thursday injury reports: Bills vs. Cardinals: Thursday injury reports Nick Wojton Here are the Thursday injury reports for the Arizona Cardinals and the Buffalo Bills ahead of their Week 1 matchup at Highmark Stadium: Arizona Cardinals (0-0) Did not practice WR Xavier Weaver (oblique) Limited participation TE Tip Reiman (ankle) Full practice N/A Buffalo Bills (0-0) Did not practice DE Javon Solomon (oblique) Limited participation N/A Full practice S Cole Bishop (shoulder) TE Quintin Morris (shoulder) WR Curtis Samuel (toe) QB Mitchell Trubisky (knee) Notes: Trubisky was upgraded from limited to full on Thursday.
Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs: Thursday Night Football Discussion
Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The season. . .is. . .here! The 2024 NFL season is officially upon us, folks! Tonight the season officially kicks off from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City with a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game as the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs play host to the Baltimore Ravens. As we’ve done the past few years, we will be doing picks for all of the NFL games each week through our friends at Tallysight. We’ve got seven folks who will be picking games for us this year, and that will start this evening. Here are our picks for tonight’s contest. As always, the lines and numbers might be different based on when each individual selector put their picks into the system. To get the absolute latest on all the odds, you can check with our friends from FanDuel. We’ll be doing discussion threads for all of the prime time games this year, much like we did last season. When our Minnesota Vikings participate in prime time games, the picks will be rolled into the discussion threads for that night’s contest. With that, we hope that you enjoy tonight’s game, and if you’ll be watching we hope you’ll drop by and discuss tonight’s action here with us.
Thursday Night Football: Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs Open Live Thread & Game Information
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The NFL’s 2024 season officially kicks off this evening with a showdown between the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs and the team that they defeated in last season’s AFC Championship game, the Baltimore Ravens. The game also features the reigning Super Bowl MVP, Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, against the reigning NFL MVP, Ravens starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Both teams will be looking to make an early season statement in a game that should again represent two of the best teams in the AFC and the entire NFL. Please use this thread to follow this evening’s NFL kickoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. Discussion of your Miami Dolphins is, as always, also encouraged. Please follow all site rules in the live threads and other posts on The Phinsider. Also, please remember that SBNation strictly prohibits sharing illegal game streams. Sharing, discussing, or requesting illegal game streams may result in a temporary suspension from the site or a ban from the entire SBN platform. Baltimore Ravens 0-0 AFC North @ Kansas City Chiefs 0-0 AFC West Kickoff: September 5th, 8:20 PM EST Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri TV Broadcast: NBC FANDUEL Odds: Kansas City Chiefs -3; Over/Under 46.5
Jaelan Phillips is officially back, but should he be?
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images When is the right time to bring the star pass rusher back to the starting lineup? As the Miami Dolphins prepare to open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday, the injury status of star pass rusher Jaelan Phillips has reached its endpoint. Phillips exited the PUP list last month and got cleared to take the field. Even though Phillips is coming off a major injury, he looks sharp. Looking forward to getting back on the field, he spoke with reporters yesterday about what’s next: Jaelan Phillips is ready to roll as the #Dolphins begin preparation for the season opener today and he’s hoping he doesn’t have any restrictions put on him. pic.twitter.com/QpoTYMVp2H — Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) September 2, 2024 Getting Phillips back in the fold before the season starts is about the best-case scenario the Dolphins could’ve hoped for, but I question if he should play this Sunday. The Dolphins pass rusher suffered a torn Achilles last year during the Black Friday game against the New York Jets and vowed to get on the field as soon as possible. The usual turnaround time for an Achilles tear is nine to twelve months, and we’re at eight months, and some change. Putting Phillips on the field Sunday isn’t reckless behavior, but it’s still the early side of the recovery time, and there’s no reason to rush him out there the first chance you get. The Dolphins went into the offseason knowing they’d be without Phillips and Bradley Chubb for some time and made moves accordingly to fill the early season void. The Dolphins spent a first and a fifth-round pick on pass rushers Chop Robinson and Mohamed Kamara, along with bringing back Emmanuel Ogbah to hold down the fort at the beginning of the season. All three can play, and at least two of them should be formidable enough to have a consistent pass rush, unlike having to sign guys coming off the couch like the Dolphins had to do at the end of 2023. I know that the Dolphins could come out tomorrow and say they decided Phillips isn’t playing, but he’s first on the official depth chart released earlier this week, so I have to go in thinking they expect him to start. Dolphins Week 1 depth chart pic.twitter.com/PqywnTNYHc — Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) September 3, 2024 That’s about as official as it gets regarding a week-one status. He’s starting on the depth chart, and head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Phillip’s status yesterday and outlined what limitations he might have: “You got to manage it in some regard. I think we’re getting closer to what that will be nailed down to with maybe 15-20 reps to spare. Who knows? But regardless, we also have to keep in mind that it’ll be his first game back, we have a game four days later and just being able to manage professional athletes.” I don’t understand the decision, but I’m not at the facility daily or monitoring how Phillips has progressed. All I can say as someone on the outside looking in is that if he’s on the field Sunday, it’ll be one of the fastest recovery times from this type of injury in my lifetime, and it’s something fans should worry about rather than celebrate. I would agree on risking it if it’s the end of the year and the season is on the line, but it’s week one. Pass rushers were added to pick up the slack for the first few games, so let them. There is much more to lose than to gain playing him right now. Keep him out until week three, but that’s just me.
Open Thread: Ravens at Chiefs kick off 2024 NFL season on Thursday night
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NFL Week 1 staff picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions
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Thursday Night Football: Ravens vs. Chiefs
Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Watch this NFL’s kickoff game here! We made it! There’s still one day left before the Philadelphia Eagles open their 2024 NFL season in Brazil, but there is actual football on Thursday night, with a season opener featuring the Baltimore Ravens on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs. These teams last faced off in the AFC Championship game back in January, with the Chiefs winning 17-10 in Baltimore. Kansas City went on to win the Super Bowl, but the Ravens didn’t forget how close they were to making it to the big game. Despite both teams being among the top of the AFC, they’ve only played each other 11 times during the regular season, with the Chiefs leading the series 7-4. Kansas City may have won four of their five most-recent matchups, but the Ravens have the most recent regular season victory, winning 36-35 back in 2021. The Chiefs are favored for this Week 1 re-match, and for good reason. While the Ravens have made a lot of great offseason acquisitions, including Derrick Henry, KC returns most of their dominant defense, and still have their core offensive weapons, as well. A three-peat isn’t won during the first game of the year, but it is an important stepping stone to create the kind of momentum the Chiefs will need to accomplish their lofty goals. I’m picking the Chiefs this week. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game. Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs TV Schedule Game time: 8:20 PM EST Channel: NBC Date: Thursday, September 5, 2023 Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, MO Announcers: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark Radio: Westwood One | SXM App: Baltimore | Kansas City Online Streaming FuboTV | Peacock Odds courtesy of FanDuel Baltimore Ravens: +3 (+130) Kansas City Chiefs: -3 (-154) Over/Under: 46.5 BLG Pick: SB Nation Blogs Ravens: www.BaltimoreBeatdown.com Chiefs: www.ArrowheadPride.com Open thread: Discuss Thursday night’s game in the comments below.
Eagles-Packers Final Injury Report: Isaiah Rodgers ruled OUT
Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Week 1 game status updates. The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report on Thursday in advance of their Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in São Paulo, Brazil. The big news is that Isaiah Rodgers has been ruled OUT. Rodgers was limited in practice all week due to a hand injury. We’ve been writing that Rodgers was expected to play outside cornerback in nickel packages with first-round rookie Quinyon Mitchell shifting from the boundary in base defense to the slot. It seems like Kelee Ringo will now be the outside option when Mitchell shifts inside. Of course, it’s possible the Eagles simply use Avonte Maddox as the nickel and have Mitchell remain on the outside. If you’re wondering if Cooper DeJean could factor in, well, Vic Fangio didn’t make it sound the rookie is super ready to be counted on, especially in contrast with his positive answer about how Mitchell is going to play all the snaps. It’ll be interesting to see exactly how the coaching staff handles this secondary configuration. Devin White was already ruled out on Wednesday; he did not travel with the team. For the record, it’s hardly uncommon for injured players to not travel with their team. Especially on an unusually long trip like this one. White benefits more from getting treatment and rehabbing at the NovaCare Complex than he does spending time on a long journey to South America. We already covered White’s absence at length. The expectation is that Nakobe Dean and Zack Baun will start. To be determined if the likes of Oren Burks, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and/or Ben VanSumeren also rotate in. Outside of Rodgers and White, the Eagles’ active roster is healthy for Week 1. The team will likely announce two temporary practice squad elevations for Friday’s game tomorrow. At the very least, Nick Gates figures to be bumped up to be the backup center. We’ll see who else joins him. OUT CB Isaiah Rodgers (hand)LB Devin White (ankle) … RESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM (PUP) S Sydney Brown RESERVE/INJURED DB James Bradberry IVTE McCallan CastlesOT Le’Raven ClarkWR Jacob HarrisTE Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.WR Ainias Smith GREEN BAY PACKERS INJURY REPORT (THURSDAY) The Packers ruled three players questionable: No. 2 running back MarShawn Lloyd, third-string running back Emanuel Wilson, and No. 2 tight end Tucker Kraft. Lloyd has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue with Wilson is battling a hip injury. Josh Jacobs will obviously be featured as the Packers’ top running back but the depth behind him seems suspect. Kraft was unexpectedly added to the injury report on Wednesday. More insight on his potential absence from Acme Packing Company: Tight end is also thin. If Kraft is out of the picture, the squad will only have Luke Musgrave and Ben Sims on their 53-man roster at the position. Mind you, Green Bay played the third-most multiple tight end looks in the league last season, despite injuries to Musgrave, Kraft and Davis. They want to play several tight ends at a time and now only have two that are healthy. We’ll find out if these players will be able to play or not when inactives are officially announced 90 minutes prior to kickoff on Friday evening. Packers third-string defensive lineman Arron Mosby was ruled out on Wednesday; he did not travel with the team due to personal matter. He may have been a healthy scratch anyway. OUT DL Arron Mosby (personal reasons) QUESTIONABLE TE Tucker Kraft (back)RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring)RB Emanuel Wilson (hip) … RESERVE/INJURED CB LJ DavisTE Tyler DavisRB AJ DillonDL Jonathan FordLB Ralen Goforth
