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Despite falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, quarterback Lamar Jackson insists that the Chiefs are not an insurmountable obstacle for the Baltimore Ravens.

**Headline:** Lamar Jackson Dismisses Chiefs as Kryptonite After Ravens' Week 1 Loss

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has dismissed the notion that the Kansas City Chiefs are an insurmountable obstacle for his team, despite a 20-27 loss in Week 1. Jackson's comments come after former New York Jets wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson suggested that the Chiefs could be a "kryptonite" for the Ravens.

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"I don't think they're our kryptonite," Jackson said after the game. "We just have to play better. We have to execute better. We have to make plays when we have the opportunity."

The Ravens have struggled against the Chiefs in recent years, losing three of their last four meetings. However, Jackson believes that the Ravens have the talent to compete with any team in the NFL.

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"We have a lot of talent on this team," Jackson said. "We have a lot of potential. We just have to put it all together."

The Ravens will have a chance to prove themselves against another tough opponent in Week 2 when they host the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins are coming off a 20-7 win over the New England Patriots in Week 1.

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Jackson will need to play well if the Ravens want to get their season back on track. The fourth-year quarterback threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns against the Chiefs, but he was also intercepted twice.

The Ravens also need to improve their running game. Running back J.K. Dobbins had just 24 yards on nine carries against the Chiefs.

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If the Ravens can get their running game going, it will take some pressure off of Jackson and help the team control the clock.

The Ravens are still a young team with a lot of potential. However, they need to start playing more consistently if they want to compete for a Super Bowl this season.

In other NFL news, former President Donald Trump has blasted the NFL's new kickoff rule, which was implemented to reduce the risk of injuries.

"I can't believe the NFL is effectively getting rid of the always exciting Kick Off Return. Such an exciting part of football. What are they doing? BEGINNING OF THE END!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The new rule has changed the alignment of both teams and incorporated various zones that play a key role in what players are allowed to do.

The purpose of the changes was to reduce the risk of injuries, as the kickoff has traditionally been the most dangerous play in football. However, some fans argue that the new rule has made kickoffs less exciting.

The NFL has adjusted kickoff rules several times before in response to the high risk of injury. In 2011, the league moved kickoffs forward five yards to the 35-yard line. In 2016, touchbacks placed teams at 25. Last season, returners could call for a fair catch anywhere, not just in the end zone, for a touchback.

The new rule is inspired by the kickoff rules from the XFL, a now-defunct lower-budget competitor to the NFL. However, the XFL merged with the USFL to create the UFL this year, and that league ironically uses the traditional kickoff.

Whether the NFL's new kickoff rule will be successful in reducing injuries remains to be seen. However, it is clear that the rule has not been well-received by all fans.