Baltimore Ravens guard Roquan Smith issued a warning to Kansas City Chiefs guard Peyton Hendershot following a confrontation on the sideline Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

During the Ravens’ loss to the Chiefs to open the new NFL season, Kansas City star quarterback Patrick Mahomes attempted to complete a first down early in the fourth quarter.

After that play, Smith apparently pushed Mahomes late in the game, sending the quarterback to the ground, sending the home fans into a frenzy that felt a penalty should have been awarded.

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Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith (left) intercepts a pass while Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice defends him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

But the yellow handkerchiefs remained in the referee’s pockets. Smith, who was waving his hands to signal that it shouldn’t be a personal foul, said Mahomes was trying to sell it as a penalty.

“Oh, he let it down. Yeah, he let it down,” Smith told reporters after the game. “That’s why the refs didn’t call it — it was a great ref not to call it.”

But as Smith waved for a penalty kick to be called, Hendershot, who was dressed in plain clothes and not playing for the Chiefs during the game, expressed outrage at Smith’s behavior toward the quarterback.

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The broadcast showed the moment Hendershot apparently pushed Smith, and the linebacker also confirmed it in a post-game message.

“But whoever (number) 88 is, I don’t know who he is, but he better watch out,” Smith said. “He made a smart little move.”

Reporters quickly began questioning Smith again to confirm what happened, as he also appeared to turn when Hendershot pushed him to the Chiefs sideline, leading to a scrum before the tensions subsided.

“Whoever number 88 is, I have no idea who he is, but I’ll see him when I see him,” Smith concluded, before answering another question.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) runs with the ball while Baltimore Ravens defensive end Roquan Smith (0) defends during the first half of the game on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

The Chiefs scored on that drive, with rookie Xavier Worthy scoring his second career touchdown on just his third touchdown in his NFL debut — a 35-yard touchdown run caused by a mismatch.

Smith’s personal stats were solid, as he led the Ravens in tackles with seven (four solo) and also intercepted Mahomes late in the first half. However, he had a tackle in his first regular-season action when trying to take down Rashee Rice.

The Ravens ultimately lost to the Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions, in tragic fashion, as they appeared to have a chance to tie and even win the game after tight end Isaiah Likely caught what looked like a touchdown on the final play of regulation, but Likely’s finger was an inch off the line.

Because they are not division rivals, the Ravens will not face the Chiefs again until a potential playoff matchup similar to the one that took place in the AFC Championship Game earlier this year.

Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens delivers a speech during the team meeting prior to the NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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If and when that happens, Smith made it clear he would meet with Henderson after struggling with his offense in Week 1.

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