During the NFL opener, Ravens' Smith confronted Chiefs' Hendershot over an incident involving Mahomes.

During the NFL season opener, Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith confronted Chiefs tight end Peyton Hendershot after a sideline incident involving Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Smith was accused of pushing Mahomes, who reportedly "flopped" to avoid a penalty, prompting Hendershot to shove Smith. Although Hendershot was inactive for the game, Smith warned of potential future encounters, stating he would keep an eye on Hendershot.