KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes showcased his trademark precision Sunday, passing for 270 yards and four touchdowns in a commanding 37-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The matchup, which featured a duel between two elite quarterbacks, took a turn when Lamar Jackson departed in the second half due to a right hamstring injury, leaving the Ravens to navigate a tough situation.

The return of Xavier Worthy added a spark to the Chiefs’ offense, as he caught five passes for 83 yards. Worthy’s presence provided a much-needed boost to a unit that had been struggling early in the season, especially without his suspended teammate Rashee Rice.

The Chiefs (2-2) established a solid 20-10 lead at halftime, continuing their dominance against the Ravens (1-3), having won seven of their last eight matchups. The last time Baltimore defeated Kansas City was in September 2021, with their previous victory at Arrowhead Stadium dating back to October of that year.

Jackson managed to throw for 147 yards, including a touchdown and his first interception this season, but his exit limited the Ravens’ chances. Backup Cooper Rush stepped in for Jackson, attempting to steady a team that faces an uphill battle just a month into the season, with only five teams historically overcoming a 1-3 start to reach the playoffs.

Baltimore’s rushing attack struggled, with Derrick Henry held to just eight carries for 42 yards, while Justice Hill had a late highlight with a 71-yard touchdown run. The Ravens’ offensive challenges were compounded by injuries to key defensive players. Linebacker Roquan Smith, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, and Nate Wiggins all exited the game, adding to a growing list of absences that included Pro Bowl tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and defensive end Broderick Washington, who was placed on injured reserve just a day before the game.

Capitalizing on the depleted Baltimore defense, the Chiefs scored on their first four possessions. Harrison Butker added a pair of field goals, and Mahomes connected with JuJu Smith-Schuster for a short touchdown and Marquise Brown for another, building a comfortable lead.

In what could have been a five-for-five scoring start, Butker missed a 56-yard attempt that allowed Baltimore to cut the deficit to 10 points with a 43-yard field goal from Tyler Loop before halftime.

The Chiefs maintained their momentum with a quick six-play, 65-yard drive leading to Tyquan Thornton’s touchdown catch early in the second half. Baltimore’s response was a field goal, but Kansas City continued to pull away, with Mahomes finding Brown for his second touchdown in the fourth quarter, effectively sealing the outcome of the game.

In the closing moments, head coach Andy Reid opted to give his starters a resting period, signaling a comfortable win.

Injuries, alongside the powerful performance of Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense, tilted the game significantly in favor of Kansas City. The Ravens will aim to regroup ahead of their contest against the Houston Texans next week, while the Chiefs look to build on this success as they head to Jacksonville for a Monday night showdown.