Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens 9/19/21 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Kansas City Chiefs will be in Baltimore for a week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Kansas City completed a huge comeback in week 1 to start the year 1-0 after a win against the Browns. Former MVP Patrick Mahomes played well with 337 yards and 3 scores on 27-36 passing on the day. Tyreek Hill was the primary target with 11 catches good for 197 yards and 1 score.

Defensively the Chiefs struggled allowing 457 yards on the day with 304 coming through the air. L'Jarius Sneed, Juan Thornhill, and Nick Bolton led the way for Kansas City with a team high 7 tackles each. Mike Hughes chipped in with 2 tackles, while adding the game clinching interception late in the 4th quarter.

Baltimore blew a lead and lost 33-27 in an overtime thriller in week 1 of the season. Lamar Jackson led the way with 235 yards and 1 score on 19-30 through the air, while adding 86 rushing yards on 12 carries. Sammy Watkins was the primary target in the passing games with 4 catches for 96 yards.

The Ravens defense collapsed late allowing 23 points in the 4th quarter and overtime leading to the 6 point loss. Patrick Queen and Marlon Humphrey led the defense with 9 tackles, while Anthony Averett and Deshon Elliott chipped in with 7 tackles each.