A year can make a big difference in the NFL.
As the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Detroit Lions to open the 2023 season, star tight end Travis Kelce watched from the sideline after injuring his knee in practice leading up to the game.
By winning their second Super Bowl in as many seasons, the Chiefs will again open the season on Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens. After missing last year’s kickoff game, the league’s arguably most famous non-quarterback is not taking this showcase for granted.