Chiefs Lose to Jaguars Amid Uncharacteristic 13 Penalties, Coach Reid Critiques Officials

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a tough 31-28 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, extending their slow start to the season at 2-3. Head coach Andy Reid expressed frustration over the team's discipline, citing 13 penalties against the Chiefs compared to just four for the Jaguars, which significantly impacted field position and ultimately the game's outcome. Reid acknowledged some calls were debatable but emphasized that the penalties were costly regardless of agreement with the officials, underscoring the need for the team to clean up their play. Controversial pass interference calls against Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner negated a game-sealing interception and led to the Jaguars' winning touchdown. Despite outgaining the Jaguars in total yards, Kansas City's penalties and key mistakes, such as a 99-yard interception return, prevented them from securing the victory. As the Chiefs prepare to face the hot Detroit Lions next, Reid stressed the importance of discipline and execution moving forward.