KC Reporter

The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in a matchup that could allow the Chiefs to even their record for the season. Both teams are managing key injuries ahead of the game.

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy is expected to return for Kansas City after missing two games with a shoulder injury sustained early in the season opener. Head Coach Andy Reid commented, "[He looks] fast. He kept himself in good shape and ready to go. He looked good." Defensive end Ashton Gillotte (illness/elbow) and cornerback Kristian Fulton (ankle) are listed as questionable, while defensive end Mike Danna is doubtful due to a quad injury.

The Ravens will be without defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike because of a neck injury, and Broderick Washington is sidelined with an ankle issue. Several other Baltimore players, including Ronnie Stanley, Kyle Van Noy, Travis Jones, and Isaiah Likely, are questionable.

Sunday’s game marks the seventh meeting between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. When it begins, Mahomes and Jackson will become only the fourth pair of multiple-time MVP-winning quarterbacks to meet more than once in NFL history—joining previous matchups like Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning. Mahomes leads NFL history in winning percentage at .783; Jackson is fourth at .732. In all-time passer rating, Jackson ranks first (103.1), with Mahomes fourth (101.6). The Chiefs have won five out of six previous games against Jackson.

Baltimore's offense has been productive this year under Jackson’s leadership, leading the league in points per game (37.0) and plays of 20 or more yards through three games. Jackson tops several categories: offensive touchdowns (10), passing touchdowns (9), passer rating (141.8), and passing yards-per-attempt (9.6), all without committing a turnover so far this season.

Despite these numbers, Baltimore holds a 1-2 record due partly to crucial late-game turnovers—both fumbles by Derrick Henry—in losses against Buffalo and Detroit. Henry had 169 rushing yards in Week 1 but has accumulated only 73 yards over his last two games combined.

Last week against Detroit, Lamar Jackson was sacked seven times—a career high matched—and faced significant pressure even when not blitzed. The Lions managed an impressive pressure rate without heavy blitzing by maintaining discipline on scrambles. Similarly, Kansas City's defense generated a high pressure rate last week despite limited blitzing.

Defensively, Baltimore has struggled so far this season—allowing the second-most points per game (32.0), as well as ranking near the bottom of the league in both passing and rushing yards allowed per game. Last week against Detroit saw Baltimore miss 20 tackles as they gave up 220 rushing yards—including 157 after contact.

Kansas City’s running backs gained traction last week with 92 yards on 22 carries against New York's defense—helpful progress considering earlier reliance on quarterback Mahomes for ground yardage.

The upcoming contest offers both teams an opportunity: Kansas City can reach .500 for the season while seeking another win over Jackson; Baltimore aims to convert its offensive output into more victories despite ongoing defensive challenges.