Kansas City
Chiefs
8-2
31
FINAL
48
Jacksonville
Jaguars
10-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Kansas City Chiefs 48-31, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a chance at the championship, but it was the Jaguars who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Trevor Lawrence was a force to be reckoned with, throwing for an impressive 474 yards and seven touchdowns, a performance that will be remembered in franchise history. He connected with standout receiver Jordan Addison, who amassed a staggering 275 receiving yards, proving nearly impossible for the Chiefs' defense to contain. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker led Kansas City on the ground with 121 rushing yards, but it wasnโt enough to keep pace with Jacksonville's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Jaguars made key plays that shifted momentum, including a critical interception by Caleb Ransaw, which halted a promising drive from the Chiefs. Additionally, Josh Hines-Allen's sack added pressure on Kansas City's quarterback, making it difficult for them to find rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Lawrence's fourth touchdown pass put the Jaguars ahead by two scores, a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 25 | 21 | 84% | 474 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 33 | 8 | 24% | 199 | 3 | 4 | 42.9 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 3 | 3 | 100% | 75 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 33 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Cameron | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Taylor | HB | 13 | -1 | -0.1 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 9 | 275 | 30.6 | 122 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 156 | 39.0 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Fred Taylor | HB | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 53 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 17 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | โ | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Stone | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |

