On what stands out about the Jaguars’ league-leading 13 takeaways:

“Yeah, I think they’re, first off, very fundamentally sound. And when you have a fundamentally sound defense that’s that talented with the amount of players that they have at every single level of the defense, that’s a hard defense to go against. And they do a great job attacking the football. They’re causing the turnovers, not like the turnovers are just happening there. They’re punching the football, they’re tipping passes, they’re intercepting the football, and they get their hands on it.

“And so, it’ll be a great challenge for us. We have to make sure that we’re really fundamentally sound as well, and we can’t give them any opportunity because they’re capitalizing on them.”

 

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) tackles Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

On the play of Jaguars edge-rusher Josh Hines-Allen:

“Yeah, I mean, he’s just kept the perfect build for a defensive end. I mean, just fast, he’s tall, he just had a great variety of pass-rush moves, and then he can drop in coverage if necessary as well. And so, he’s done a great job in this league for a couple of years now. And so, I think he’s kind of in that perfect moment where he’s kind of a veteran, and kind of knows the veteran stuff, but still has the athletic ability to make stuff happen as well. And so great football player that will account for on every play.”

On what stood out about the win after watching film:

“Yeah, I think the execution I think was the biggest thing. I mean, obviously the guys made plays, and we were able to score a lot of points. But I’m always big on the execution, and executing on the plays that are called, and everybody being on the same page. And I think that was something that we did at a very high level this last game, and something that hopefully we can continue to do as the season goes on.”

 

Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) celebrates with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images 

On the plays when he stayed in the pocket rather than choosing to tuck and run:

“Yeah, I think just continuing to build trust with the offensive line, and they’re doing a great job of pass protecting. And so for me, just being able to trust it, sit in that pocket, maybe that extra tenth of a second, and give guys chances down the field, something I continue to even get better at now. But I think I did a better job of that this last week for sure.”

On the tight-window passes, especially the short touchdown pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster:

“We schemed it up very well where we knew kind of knew the coverages that the defense was playing down there, and we knew that it was going to be a tight window. But the way they played their coverage, there was a spot on the play, and JuJu ran the route perfectly.

“And so, I was ready to throw on time, and we had an option to go after that, obviously, but the window was big enough for me to throw the ball, and then a physical catch by JujJu there in the in the end zone and making the play happen.”

 

Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens defensive end Brent Urban (97) defends at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images 

On having more tight-window throws with only one turnover:

“Yeah, that’s basically the guys that are making the plays. I’m giving guys chances down the field, and they’re making plays happen. It’s either them or nobody else. And so that’s something we preached all offseason. It’s good to see that success happening. And let’s continue with it as the season goes on.”

On whether the Chiefs need to be cognizant of the Jaguars’ ability to steal signs:

“I honestly don’t really understand. I mean, we switch signals like every single week, so
I guess maybe … I have no idea, honestly. So it’s something that I don’t necessarily understand, but we’ll make sure to switch our signals, I guess.”