Posted on Oct 07

Mahomes on tough loss: "You let a game slip away, it still sucks."

Posted Oct 7, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a narrow defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing 31-28 in a game that highlighted critical mistakes and missed opportunities.

Why it matters: This loss marks the Chiefs' third of the season, all by a single score, raising questions about their ability to maintain leads in high-pressure situations as they head deeper into the season.

The Chiefs are now at risk of falling behind in the competitive AFC playoff race.
With each close loss, the urgency for improvement becomes more pronounced.

What’s new: Patrick Mahomes delivered a performance that showcased his resilience but ultimately could not secure a victory.

Despite leading the Chiefs to a late touchdown and a four-point advantage, Mahomes expressed frustration over the team's inability to hold onto the lead: "You let a game slip away. It still sucks whenever you get a lead and you're not able to hold it."

By the numbers: The Chiefs struggles were compounded by penalties and missed opportunities.

They committed 13 penalties for 103 yards, their highest total since November 2018, which significantly hampered their momentum.
A dropped interception opportunity that could have thwarted a potential Jaguars touchdown highlighted defensive lapses, with linebacker Nick Bolton remarking, "The ball bounced the wrong way."

Yes, but: While Mahomes and the offense put up points, the defense faltered when it mattered most.

Trevor Lawrence's performance was pivotal, notably scoring the winning touchdown with a 1-yard rush in the final minute, underscoring the need for the Chiefs' defense to improve its situational awareness.

What to watch: As the Chiefs prepare for upcoming games, how they address their discipline issues and defensive shortcomings will be crucial.

Defensive lineman Chris Jones acknowledged the need for better execution: "I thought multiple times we had him. We've just got to finish."

The bottom line: The Chiefs must quickly regroup to avoid further slip-ups as their playoff aspirations hang in the balance.

With their next matchup on the horizon, maintaining focus and correcting errors from this game will be key to restoring confidence in their pursuit of postseason success.

Mahomes on tough loss: "You let a game slip away, it still sucks."

Alex Parker

Posted Oct 7, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a narrow defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing 31-28 in a game that highlighted critical mistakes and missed opportunities.

The Chiefs are now at risk of falling behind in the competitive AFC playoff race.

With each close loss, the urgency for improvement becomes more pronounced.

What’s new: Patrick Mahomes delivered a performance that showcased his resilience but ultimately could not secure a victory.

Despite leading the Chiefs to a late touchdown and a four-point advantage, Mahomes expressed frustration over the team's inability to hold onto the lead: "You let a game slip away. It still sucks whenever you get a lead and you're not able to hold it."

By the numbers: The Chiefs struggles were compounded by penalties and missed opportunities.

They committed 13 penalties for 103 yards, their highest total since November 2018, which significantly hampered their momentum.

A dropped interception opportunity that could have thwarted a potential Jaguars touchdown highlighted defensive lapses, with linebacker Nick Bolton remarking, "The ball bounced the wrong way."

Yes, but: While Mahomes and the offense put up points, the defense faltered when it mattered most.

Trevor Lawrence's performance was pivotal, notably scoring the winning touchdown with a 1-yard rush in the final minute, underscoring the need for the Chiefs' defense to improve its situational awareness.

What to watch: As the Chiefs prepare for upcoming games, how they address their discipline issues and defensive shortcomings will be crucial.

Defensive lineman Chris Jones acknowledged the need for better execution: "I thought multiple times we had him. We've just got to finish."

The bottom line: The Chiefs must quickly regroup to avoid further slip-ups as their playoff aspirations hang in the balance.

With their next matchup on the horizon, maintaining focus and correcting errors from this game will be key to restoring confidence in their pursuit of postseason success.