Baltimore Ravens lose five starters to injury in 37-20 loss to Kansas City Chiefs
The Baltimore Ravens were roughed up Sunday afternoon, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 37-20, at Arrowhead Stadium.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left tackle Ronnie Stanley, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, Roquan Smith, and cornerback Nate Wiggins left the game early with injuries.
Meanwhile, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed for 270 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Former Ravens first-round wide receiver Hollywood Brown caught one of those touchdown passes.
Jackson threw for 147 yards with a touchdown and his first interception of the season before hurting his hamstring midway through the third quarter, though by that point the game was mostly decided. Cooper Rush played the rest of the way for the Ravens, who suddenly find themselves in a dire situation just four weeks into the season.
Running back Derrick Henry was held to 50 yards or less for the third time in four games. He gained 42 yards on eight carries.
Only five teams in the 14-team playoff era have started 1-3 and made the postseason.
"I'm concerned, but I'm not overwhelmed by it. Three losses to probably three of the top teams in the league," said Ravens coach John Harbaugh, who explained that Jackson sustained a strain to his hamstring and will be evaluated further on Monday.
"We've got to win the next game, and then once you win the next game, then you have a chance to start stacking some wins."
Chiefs open up big first-half lead
Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the first half, leading the Chiefs to a 20-10 lead at halftime.
He completed touchdown passes to Isiah Pacheco and Juju Smith-Schuster. Kicker Harrison Butker made a pair of first-half field goals.
The Ravens scored first on their opening drive, capped off by a touchdown reception from Justice Hill. After that, Kansas City scored the next 20 points.
Tyler Loop kicked a field goal for the Ravens just before halftime.
Up next
The Baltimore Ravens (1-3) play host to the Houston Texans (1-3) on Sunday, Oct. 5, at M&T Bank Stadium. The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) play at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, Oct.6.
The Associated Press contributed to this story
