Five Quick Facts Following the Chiefs Week 5 Loss to Jacksonville | Upon Further Review

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–28 on Monday, marking their third loss of the season. The game featured several key moments and statistics that defined the outcome.

Kansas City started strong, building a 14-point lead early in the game. They scored touchdowns on two of their first three possessions, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading a 9-play, 87-yard drive capped by a 2-yard pass to Travis Kelce, followed by a 5-play, 97-yard series ending with a 9-yard rushing touchdown by Mahomes. This surge included six plays gaining at least 15 yards and was supported by a defensive stop at the goal line.

Penalties heavily impacted the Chiefs, as they committed a season-high 13 infractions, the most since 2018. These penalties aided Jacksonville's comeback, including a pass interference call that extended a drive leading to a touchdown and sparked 21 unanswered points. Another penalty nullified a potential game-winning interception, setting up the Jaguars' winning score. Head Coach Andy Reid emphasized that the penalty disparity and lost field position were critical factors in the loss.

Patrick Mahomes delivered an outstanding individual performance, accumulating 378 total yards of offense—the fourth-highest in the NFL this season. He passed for 318 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 60 yards and another score, consistently moving the Chiefs into Jacksonville territory. However, a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown off one of his few mistakes shifted momentum to the Jaguars.

Despite the setbacks, the Chiefs mounted a late comeback to take the lead in the fourth quarter, though they ultimately fell short in the final moments of the game.