In Home opener 2023 game, Jaguars faced the defending champs but fell short due to missed opportunities and errors. .
In Home opener 2023 game, Jaguars faced the defending champs but fell short due to missed opportunities and errors. .
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PHOTO CREDITS -POD
KANSAS CITY CHIEF BEATS JAGUARS
The KC Chiefs clinched a 17-9 victory against Jacksons Ville Jaguars, at EverBank Stadium with a crowd of 69,615 in attendance.
The KC Chiefs clinched a 17-9 victory against Jacksons Ville Jaguars, at EverBank Stadium with a crowd of 69,615 in attendance.
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PHOTO CREDITS -DRAFTKING NETWORK
Jaguars (1-1) faced an eighth straight loss to Chiefs (1-1), a streak since 2009. Chiefs won in Week 10 last season and AFC Divisional Playoff in January.
Jaguars (1-1) faced an eighth straight loss to Chiefs (1-1), a streak since 2009. Chiefs won in Week 10 last season and AFC Divisional Playoff in January.
Jaguars failed to score a touchdown, mirroring their 2022 loss to Houston. Sunday's nine points were their lowest since that game.
Jaguars failed to score a touchdown, mirroring their 2022 loss to Houston. Sunday's nine points were their lowest since that game.
Mahomes, the Chiefs' star quarterback, secured touchdowns at the end of the first half and start of the second, shifting the game in favor of Kansas City.
Mahomes, the Chiefs' star quarterback, secured touchdowns at the end of the first half and start of the second, shifting the game in favor of Kansas City.
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PHOTO CREDITS -KANSAS CITY STAR
Mahomes found Sky Moore for a nine-yard pass late in the first half to take the lead. In the third 22quarter, he connected with Travis Kelce for a nine-yard touchdown.
Mahomes found Sky Moore for a nine-yard pass late in the first half to take the lead. In the third 22quarter, he connected with Travis Kelce for a nine-yard touchdown.
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PHOTO CREDITS -KANSAS CITY STAR
Jaguars trailed by the final margin, driving to the Chiefs' 14. A fourth-and-12 pass to Calvin Ridley in the end zone fell incomplete with 4:18 left.
Jaguars trailed by the final margin, driving to the Chiefs' 14. A fourth-and-12 pass to Calvin Ridley in the end zone fell incomplete with 4:18 left.
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Photo Credits - USA TODAY
Lawrence: 22/41, 241 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs. Mahomes: 29/41, 305 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT in the game.
Lawrence: 22/41, 241 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs. Mahomes: 29/41, 305 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT in the game.
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Photo Credits - USA TSI
Jaguars had red zone struggles, scoring only 6 points in 3 possessions inside the Chiefs' 20. They've recorded 5 sacks and 6 takeaways this season.
Jaguars had red zone struggles, scoring only 6 points in 3 possessions inside the Chiefs' 20. They've recorded 5 sacks and 6 takeaways this season.
Pederson acknowledged the defense's efforts but emphasized the need for better execution, especially among veteran players on offense, including himself.
Pederson acknowledged the defense's efforts but emphasized the need for better execution, especially among veteran players on offense, including himself.