KC Chiefs vs. Ravens: Winners and losers from Week 2

The K.C. Chiefs lost to Baltimore on Sunday night in a game they should have won, falling to the Ravens 35-36 in one of the more frustrating games in recent Chiefs history.

The Chiefs were made to rue missed opportunities, punished for failing to put the game to bed when they had the chance. It was a tough loss to swallow, but hopefully one Kansas City can learn from.

Here are the winners and losers from a wild night in Baltimore.

Winner: Tyrann Mathieu

It was obvious in Kansas City’s Week 1 win over Cleveland just how much they missed Tyrann Mathieu out on the field. The defense looked in shambles at times and struggled to slow down Baker Mayfield and the Browns.

This week, rather than his absence exposing the importance of the role he plays, it was his actions on the field that showcased just how vital he is to the Chiefs defense.

On just the third play of the game, Mathieu made that impact felt. Lamar Jackson’s pass was intended for Sammy Watkins, but instead it found the waiting arms of Mathieu who returned it 34 yards for a touchdown.

But Mathieu wasn’t done. Later in the first quarter with the Ravens driving down the field, Jackson lobbed a deep ball towards the end zone, only for Mathieu to step in and snag his second interception of the game. At that point if Mathieu had been a Raven, he would have been second on the team in receptions and first in yards for the game.

Overall, it was a night to forget for a defense that got dominated by Baltimore’s running game, but Mathieu was clearly the standout player in his first game of the season.