Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The game is set for Monday night, October 5, 2025, as part of Week 5’s Monday Night Football. The Kansas City Chiefs will travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars at EverBank Stadium, the Jaguars’ home field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead Time (Kansas City local time) on ESPN and ABC, with local broadcasts available in both markets.

Both teams entered the week with several injury concerns. On the Chiefs side, Xavier Worthy was downgraded to “questionable” with shoulder and ankle issues. Also listed as questionable were Kristian Fulton (ankle) and Omarr Norman-Lott (shoulder). Other Chiefs players such as Mike Danna (quad) participated fully in practice and are expected to play. On the Jaguars’ side, Yasir Abdullah was ruled out with a hamstring injury, while Travon Walker (wrist) and Wyatt Milum (knee) were listed as questionable. Jacksonville’s inactive list also included Walker, Khalen Saunders, and others. To cover for the defensive absences, the Jaguars are expected to rotate Dennis Gardeck, Emmanuel Ogbah, Dawuane Smoot, and B.J. Green on the edge. The Chiefs plan to lean on their receiver depth and defensive line rotation to fill any gaps.

From a tactical standpoint, both head coaches are expected to stick to their strengths. Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs typically rely on Patrick Mahomes’ passing accuracy combined with a balanced running attack. Facing a defense that ranks among the league’s best in forcing turnovers, Kansas City will likely emphasize quick passes, screen plays, and careful clock management. On defense, the Chiefs are expected to bring pressure early to disrupt Trevor Lawrence’s rhythm.
Jacksonville, under first-year head coach Liam Coen, has built its early success around a physical, opportunistic defense and a balanced offense. Coen’s approach mixes play-action passing with a power run game led by Travis Etienne, aiming to control tempo and keep Mahomes off the field. Without Travon Walker, the Jaguars may rely on disguised blitzes and aggressive cornerback play to compensate for reduced edge pressure.

Media coverage before kickoff has largely framed this as one of the most balanced games of the week. National outlets highlighted Jacksonville’s defense, which leads the NFL in takeaways through four games, as the potential equalizer against Mahomes’ offense. Kansas City opened as a narrow favorite by about three points, though many pundits pointed to Jacksonville’s home-field advantage and defensive strength as reasons to expect a tight contest. Some analysts raised concerns over Worthy’s availability and its effect on the Chiefs’ passing game, while others noted that Kansas City’s offensive line must handle Jacksonville’s interior rush.

Pre-game coverage on ESPN and local networks focused heavily on whether Mahomes could adjust to the Jaguars’ disguised coverages. Analysts agreed that the Chiefs’ key would be maintaining discipline in pass protection and converting on third downs. For Jacksonville, much of the talk centered on Trevor Lawrence’s decision-making under pressure and the need for Etienne to sustain drives. Studio panels were split on predictions, with some favoring Kansas City’s championship experience and others believing Jacksonville’s defense could deliver an upset in front of their home crowd.

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