Mahomes Says Chiefs Will Account for Jaguars Rookie Travis Hunter Ahead of Week 5
Jacksonville is limiting the two-way rookie's defensive snaps to manage his week-to-week role.
Overview
- Patrick Mahomes praised Travis Hunter as a special playmaker and said Kansas City will plan for him whenever he is on the field.
- Hunter has logged 101 defensive snaps this season, with 86 coming in Weeks 2–3, but he played only nine defensive snaps in Week 4 and none after halftime in a decision coaches said was made collectively.
- With Montaric Brown back, he handled most cornerback duties last week while Hunter concentrated on offense, leaving his defensive role for Monday night unresolved.
- Through four games in coverage, Hunter has 10 tackles and has allowed six receptions on seven targets for 71 yards with one pass breakup and two penalties, per PFF.
- Mahomes enters the matchup off an Offensive Player of the Week performance in Week 4 as attention grows on Jacksonville’s managed two-way plan for the Heisman Trophy winner.