Chiefs Kingdom Is Still Reeling After a Stunning Monday Night Loss to the Jaguars That No One Saw Coming
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the road in week five of the NFL season, going up against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in a game that can be a statement for Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the team.
A win against this impressive Jaguars defense would prove any Chiefs doubters wrong, and in a week where Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills went down, this is a must-win game for the Chiefs to make their stake in the greater landscape of the AFC and NFL.
Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with head coach Andy Reid during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Jaguars started on offense, and it led to a quick three-and-out for the Chiefs’ defense. The Chiefs’ offense has started out with three straight passes to begin the game, asserting their will and trying to get their passing game started early.
The game started out with both offenses having to punt the ball, but a statement drive by the Chiefs resulted in them getting on the board first. Things got chippy between Hollywood Brown and a Jaguars defender, something to monitor for the rest of the game.
In response, the Jaguars put together a good drive of their own, sprinkled in with a mix of runs and passes. The last play of the first quarter sees a rush of no yards from Travis Etienne Jr. as the Jaguars start the second quarter with the ball in the red zone.
In a drive that looked destined for points, the Jaguars go for it on fourth-and-goal after the Chiefs’ defense held them in check. The result? George Karlaftis is recovering from a fumble after Nick Bolton punches it out.
Clearly, the Chiefs knew the stakes heading into this game. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, and their explosiveness is unlike anything we’ve seen in 2025. They went 97 yards in less than two minutes, capped off with a Mahomes touchdown run.
The Jaguars responded to a quick scoring drive from the Chiefs’ offense with a long touchdown drive of their own. This drive was highlighted by Trevor Lawrence’s rushing ability, able to continue the drive on crucial third downs, and the Jaguars cut the lead down to seven.
Second Half
Though the Chiefs started the half with the ball, it was the Jaguars that kicked off the scoring in the second half. Lawrence connected with Travis Hunter on a big play, and it resulted in Lawrence running in to tie the game.
Jags realizing they can throw the ball to Travis Hunter pic.twitter.com/Dioh81YNhw— BELTWAY BOYZ (@beltwayboyz) October 7, 2025
The rook making plays 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bJ2kmw0DjL— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2025
The Jaguars are shifting the momentum to their side. In the red zone, Mahomes was picked off, and it resulted in a 99-yard pick-six for Devin Lloyd. The Jaguars are now leading for the first time in this game.
The 99-yard interception return is a part of a 21-0 Jags run. The Chiefs are on the ropes.— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) October 7, 2025
Devin Lloyd read that throw to JuJu Smith-Schuster perfectly, stepped in front of it, and took it 99 yards for a TD. That’s the longest TD in Jaguars history.— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) October 7, 2025
Devin Lloyd is having an absolutely unreal season— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) October 7, 2025
We got too confident early. Jags might take this game. Yikes.— Lexi (@lexiosborne) October 7, 2025
The Chiefs needed to bounce back with points, but instead, their drive stalled out and they needed to punt. The Jaguars have a chance to make this game harder for the Chiefs if they can stack even more points.
Starting to feel like the Chiefs are gonna need the Jags to make a mistake on offense because this team seems to have lost its way in this game— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) October 7, 2025
When is the last time you’ve seen a momentum shift against the Chiefs like this? The game has completely flipped on its head since that dropped INT.— KEVOOOOOOO (@Kevo_Bevo) October 7, 2025
Just when the Chiefs needed a shot in the arm, Lawrence throws a ball, and it’s intercepted by Trent McDuffie. The Chiefs are immediately put in the red zone, and this is exactly what they needed to get back into the game.
TRENT MCDUFFIE THANK YOU FOR THAT PICK!!! Get your momentum back here!— Lexi (@lexiosborne) October 7, 2025
Cool https://t.co/RpCtaX915e— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) October 7, 2025
It’s Trevor Lawrence’s birthday but he gave the Chiefs the gift. Kansas City ball at the Jacksonville 19 after the McDuffie interception. No Jaguars were anywhere near that pass.— Brad James (@BradfatherSpeak) October 7, 2025
This is the Jaguars experience. Just when you think you’re in the brink of greatness, you’re brought back to reality that we are the Jacksonville Jaguars.— Bobby Duval (@bobbyduuuval) October 7, 2025
Their trip red zone results in a touchdown run by Kareem Hunt. They take advantage of a turnover, but also a missed call by the refs on their interception, which has changed the outlook of this game dramatically.
Please pay Trent McDuffie btw— The Kingdom (@MahomeSZN) October 7, 2025
The Chiefs tie the game as Kareem Hunt gets in for a 5-yard touchdown.
KC 21, Jax 21
12:20 left in the game
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 7, 2025
The Jaguars kicked a 52-yard field goal to take a three-point lead, and the fourth quarter is winding down. This is a game that will come to the wire, and it has Chiefs Kingdom nervous.
#Chiefs pass rush really needs to come up big here.— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) October 7, 2025
Chiefs gotta stop playing all this man cov on 3rd dwn. Lawerence killing them with his legs— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) October 7, 2025
D LETS GO LOCKDOWN AHHHH— ybg sin (@SageRon777) October 7, 2025
The Chiefs marched down the field, and it resulted in another touchdown run for Kareem Hunt. The Chiefs are leaving it up to their defense to win this game for them.
Hunts a dawg. Lock in defense.— Drew Jordan (@DrewJordan58707) October 7, 2025
CHIEFS UP 4 holy smokes— how bout those CHIEFS (@hbtCHIEFS) October 7, 2025
The Jaguars barrel into the red zone in a hurry, and once they’re there, the Chiefs commit a brutal pass interference penalty to reset their downs and get them in a position to win the game. Lawrence is able to get into the end zone to make it a three point game; the Chiefs still have all three timeouts.
— ESPN (@espn) October 7, 2025
obviously nobody’s gonna care now but if the refs wanted to help the chiefs they missed a couple great chances there— Joshua Brisco (@jbbrisco) October 7, 2025
Trevor Lawrence drunk stumbles into the end zone like a frat boy leaving a party at 2 am. What a game.— fivepointsvids (@FivePointsVids) October 7, 2025
The Chiefs lost to the Jaguars in week five, a disappointing loss for Chiefs Kingdom. This loss to the Jaguars was marred by multiple penalties, and the Chiefs dropped to 2 – 3 in a game where a win was in hand.
Devin Lloyd just crushed Mahomes— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) October 7, 2025
Chiefs special teams have been BRUTAL tonight— trey wingo (@wingoz) October 7, 2025
Chiefs Kingdom…Did that just happened in the last drive in the third quarter??? I just can’t believe that happens!!! #MNF pic.twitter.com/5Y8mLeUicb— Vanessa Alonso (@VAlonsoWeather) October 7, 2025
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