There were numerous revealing takeaways from the Baltimore Ravens’ 27-20 loss to the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night to open the 2024 regular season.
In many ways, this game looked and felt similar to defeats from the Ravens’ past with how it ultimately unfolded, but it was encouraging at times and should serve as an example of how competitive and resilient this year’s team will be moving forward.
Here are five of the main things that can be learned from Thursday’s loss.
Ravens are far from a finished product, yet still nearly won
The overall mood for the Ravens and their fans coming out of this game is soured by the bitterness of defeat, as it should.