3 Key Matchups that Will Define Jaguars vs. Chiefs

Chris Jones is arguably the top defensive lineman in football, taking the title after Aaron Donald's retirement. He has done nothing but dominate throughout his career and remains a significant piece to the Chiefs' puzzle in their dynasty run. That is why the Jaguars must slow him down.

According to NFL Pro, the Jaguars' interior offensive line of Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, and Patrick Mekari has allowed the lowest pressure rate in the NFL heading into their crucial Week 5 bout, while each player is ranked in the top-7 at their respective spots. Jones is one of the top leaders in quick pressures, which means this interior group will need to be on their A-game.

Jacksonville Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell vs. Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy

We all know the speedy Worthy brings that can light up an NFL secondary. It flashed late in Super Bowl LIX when he put up career-high numbers in garbage time. However, he returned healthy against the Baltimore Ravens and showcased not just his game-breaking speed but his quality route running and ball skills as well.

The Jaguars have been one of the highest-rated teams in zone coverage percentage this season, which means communication and discipline from cornerback Tyson Campbell will be key. If Campanile were to play man, Campbell's technique must be on point to limit the big plays from No. 1.

Jacksonville Jaguars defense vs. Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes is still the best quarterback in football, regardless of what others may say on social media or sports talk shows. He would give any one of the 31 other teams in the NFL a chance to win on Sunday because of his incredible game-breaking ability to take over matchups and lock in for incredible stretches. It looks like he is starting to get into that phase after four touchdown passes last weekend, but faces a whole new challenge.

The Jaguars are the No. 1 team in the league in takeaways, and while they have one of the lowest blitz percentages in the league, they know how to get home with pressure when asked upon, especially from four-man fronts or simulated pressures. Zone spacing will be a must to tighten and maintain discipline in drops from the second level to the post. Should Jacksonville limit Mahomes' opportunity, it could be a fun night in Duval County.

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