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Week 1’s NFL kickoff ultimately came down to a toe, but in giving the defending champions a down-to-the-wire battle, the Baltimore Ravens discovered survival through a familiar go-to: Lamar Jackson’s legs. Seeking to transform into his two-time Most Valuable Player form during a second-half comeback attempt, Jackson called his own number, evading the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense for a chain-moving, 16-yard gain. Given great responsibility during the 27-20 loss on Sept. 5, 2024, Jackson passed for 273 yards (on 26-of-41) and a score, complementing it with 16 carries, 122 yards, and one fumble on the ground.