Overview

• Jones addressed the decisive play for the first time Thursday, saying he momentarily stopped because he thought Lawrence was ruled down before the quarterback scrambled in for the 31-28 winner with 23 seconds left.
• Coach Andy Reid criticized the lapse, stressing players must “play the play” and not assume a ball carrier is down.
• Patrick Mahomes publicly backed Jones and urged teammates to tune out toxic online criticism and refocus on execution.
• Jones confirmed his X and Instagram accounts were deactivated before the Jaguars game, countering assumptions that he left social media because of the backlash.
• Kansas City, now 2-3, is emphasizing discipline after 13 penalties and other miscues in Jacksonville as it prepares for Sunday night’s matchup with the 4-1 Lions.