Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Preview: Team news, betting, tickets, live stream, Fantasy Football and more

The spotlight shifts to Jacksonville on Monday night, where the Jaguars welcome the reigning powerhouse Kansas City Chiefs in a clash that feels bigger than just Week 5. 

At 3-1, Jacksonville sits atop the AFC South, brimming with belief and momentum. Kansas City, on the other hand, is wobbling at 2-2, still trying to rediscover the rhythm that made them the NFL's gold standard.

Four weeks in, these teams seem to be trending in opposite directions. Jacksonville's defense has been mean and stingy, while the ground game has finally found its bite. Trevor Lawrence doesn't have to be a superhero when his supporting cast is grinding out yards and keeping opponents frustrated. Kansas City did flash signs of their old brilliance last week against Baltimore, but cracks remain, on both sides of the ball.

Still, let's not kid ourselves: the Chiefs remain one of the NFL's crown jewels, a team built on pedigree and star power. That's why this game is so intriguing. The Jaguars aren’t just chasing a win, they're chasing validation, the kind of statement that echoes across the league.

But to make that noise, Jacksonville must rise to the occasion. Taking down Patrick Mahomes under the primetime lights isn't just another win—it's a declaration that the Jaguars are no longer the plucky upstarts, but a legitimate contender in the AFC arms race.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs kick-off time

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The Jaguars and Chiefs will meet in Week 5 of the NFL season at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Monday, October 6, 2025, starting at 8:15 pm ET.

Team news & squads

Jacksonville Jaguars team news

The Jaguars are sweating on the status of Travon Walker. When the edge rusher left last week’s win over the 49ers with a wrist injury, it looked grim. Initial reports pegged him as week-to-week, but head coach Liam Coen upgraded him to day-to-day — meaning there’s a realistic shot he suits up Monday night. That would be a huge relief for a defense that has been Jacksonville’s calling card, already forcing 13 turnovers this season.

Elsewhere, linebacker Yasir Abdullah missed practice midweek, while wideout Dyami Brown (shoulder) and rookie lineman Wyatt Milum (knee) were limited. They were joined by a laundry list of banged-up starters, including Ezra Cleveland, Chuma Edoga, Anton Harrison, Patrick Mekari, Eric Murray, and Bhayshul Tuten.

The good news? Even with all the knocks and bruises, Jacksonville's identity remains clear: let Trevor Lawrence steer the ship, ride Travis Etienne in the run game, and let a takeaway-hungry defense tilt the field. Against Mahomes and the Chiefs, though, every inch will matter.

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Kansas City Chiefs team news

The Chiefs head into Monday night with a mixed bag on the injury front. The concerning note is cornerback Kristian Fulton (ankle), who, for the second straight week, opened practice on a limited basis. Fulton suited up for the first two games of the year but hasn’t played since, leaving the secondary shorthanded.

The silver lining? Defensive end Michael Danna (quad), who sat out the Baltimore game, is back as a full participant. That’s a massive boost to Kansas City’s pass rush. Beyond that, the rest of the injury sheet looks clean — the other seven players on Thursday’s report were all full-go, meaning Andy Reid’s squad should be relatively close to full strength under the prime-time lights.

And speaking of strength, Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone why he’s still the face of the NFL. Against Baltimore, the two-time MVP tossed for 270 yards and four touchdowns, eclipsing 250 career TDs faster than anyone in league history. It wasn’t just efficient; it was vintage Mahomes, dragging a patchwork offense back to life.

Helping that revival was rookie spark plug Xavier Worthy, who made his first start of the season and immediately gave Kansas City’s attack a jolt. Worthy reeled in five catches for 83 yards, then showed off his versatility with 38 rushing yards and a score. If he’s the missing ingredient to rekindle the Chiefs’ explosiveness, the AFC better brace itself.

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The Jaguars vs Chiefs game in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season will be broadcast live on ABC/ESPN. Fans can catch the coverage onFubo (Try for free today!).

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How to buy Jaguars vs Chiefs tickets

The showdown between the Jaguars and the Chiefs is set for EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, a venue that packs in up to 67,838 fans and promises a fiery atmosphere on game day.

Tickets are already up for grabs on StubHub, with entry starting at $386. From there, prices climb through the tiers — $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, and stretching all the way into the premium ranges of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, and topping out at $10,406 for the best seats in the house.

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Jaguars vs Chiefs Fantasy Football

What a difference seven days can make in the NFL. The Chiefs' offense looked flat and uninspired heading into Week 4, but the return of Xavier Worthy combined with a banged-up Baltimore defense was just the spark Kansas City needed. Suddenly, Patrick Mahomes feels right back in the thick of the QB1 fantasy conversation, especially with how shaky the position looks across the league.

What once looked like a one-man show is now morphing into a true committee. Kareem Hunt led the way last week with 44.3% of the snaps and 14 touches, though it only translated to 47 yards. Isiah Pacheco wasn’t far behind, logging 37.1% of the snaps and turning 9 touches into 48 yards—plus his first touchdown of the season through the air. Then there's Brashard Smith, who earned a bigger slice of the pie, seeing 25.7% of the snaps and contributing 36 yards on 7 touches. This is shaping up to be a frustrating three-headed situation for fantasy managers.

 Heading into last week, nobody quite knew how big a role Xavier Worthy would play, but he wasted no time reminding everyone why Kansas City drafted him. He was involved in over 70% of the team’s dropbacks, caught 5 of 8 targets for 83 yards, and added 38 yards on the ground with a pair of designed runs. That dual-threat ability makes him a dangerous weapon, and in fantasy terms, he’s planted firmly in high-end WR2 territory.

On the other side, the numbers paint a frustrating picture. Through four weeks, Trevor Lawrence hasn’t cracked QB1 territory once, and he’s barely sniffed mid-tier QB2 value. He averaged just 5.6 yards per attempt against Baltimore, and only once all year has he posted better than 6.5 Y/A. His season average of 5.9 ranks 28th in the league, and he’s completing nearly 9% fewer passes than expected—a brutal stat when you consider he’s faced the least pressure of any quarterback in football (22.7% of dropbacks). Right now, Lawrence is clinging to back-end QB2 status.

The one bright constant for Jacksonville has been Travis Etienne. He gashed Baltimore for 124 yards on 19 carries, highlighted by a 48-yard touchdown burst that showed off his elite acceleration. If the Jaguars keep feeding him like this, Etienne looks like a rock-solid RB2 with the ceiling to crack RB1 weeks.

Another week, another modest stat line. Brian Thomas Jr. hauled in 5 of 7 targets for 49 yards, keeping his WR2-level usage intact, but this passing attack is clearly holding him back. With Lawrence struggling and the aerial game sputtering, Thomas is hovering closer to the WR2/WR3 borderline until things turn around.

Jaguars vs Chiefs Game Predictions

The Jaguars had their shot to slam the door on San Francisco last week but left it ajar, and you can bet Patrick Mahomes won’t be so forgiving if they pull the same stunt on Monday night.

The Chiefs stumbled out of the gate with back-to-back defeats, but that feels like ancient history now. They stormed into Baltimore as field-goal underdogs and walked out with a commanding 37–20 win, fueled by Mahomes doing Mahomes things with a patchwork cast of wideouts and the electrifying Xavier Worthy.

Meanwhile, Jacksonville remains one of the league’s great riddles — inconsistent, unpredictable, but capable of pulling a rabbit out of the hat, as they did in upsetting the 49ers on the road.

The difference for Kansas City is simple: Worthy's return injected real juice into an offense that had been sputtering. And the scary part? They're still waiting on Rashee Rice. The Chiefs are looking more and more like the team we thought they were all along — not just contenders, but a group built to be back in the Super Bowl hunt.

Jaguars vs Chiefs Betting Odds

Spread

Chiefs -3.5 (-105)

Jaguars +3.5 (-115)

Moneyline

Chiefs -175

Jaguars +145

Total

OVER 46.5 (-110)

UNDER 46.5 (-110)

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Last 5 matches

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4

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  26

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  13

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Useful links

• Jaguars 2025 NFL schedule: TV channel, livestream & where to watch the games
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• 2025 fantasy football rankings: Running back (RB) | Wide receiver (WR) | Tight end (TE) | Quarterback (QB)