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Chiefs DT Chris Jones Addresses Quitting In Jaguars Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Oct 9, 2025 1:41 PM ET

Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t secure their third win of the 2025 NFL season, falling to 2-3 after a 31-28 loss to Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars on “Monday Night Football.” Jones, a six-time All-Pro, didn’t make a big impact on the stat sheet, finishing with just one tackle and one quarterback hit. However, he played a key role in the game’s most crucial play.

With 23 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the Chiefs clinging to a four-point lead, the Jaguars had the ball at the Kansas City 1-yard line, looking to take the lead. On first-and-goal, Lawrence took the snap but was stepped on by one of his linemen, causing him to fall.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones during an NFL gameCredit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

However, he was untouched, quickly got back up and scrambled into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown. But after Lawrence went down, Jones appeared to be the only player who stopped playing, watching from the line of scrimmage as Lawrence ran in the game-winning score.

On Thursday, Jones spoke during the Chiefs’ media availability and addressed Lawrence’s touchdown run, saying he “didn’t quit” and thought the quarterback was down.

"It's a teaching point for me," Jones said. "I can't think the play is over. I thought it was over, we had him down... The teaching lesson for me is don't stop... I didn't quit. It was one of those instances where I thought he was down."

Chiefs DT Chris Jones on the last play: "It's a teaching point for me... I can't think the play is over. I thought it was over, we had him down... The teaching lesson for me is don't stop."

He says, "I didn't quit. It was one of those instances where I thought he was down."
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) October 9, 2025

Jones also addressed deleting his social media accounts. Although fans noticed after the game, the former Mississippi State star said he had actually deleted them a few days earlier.

Up next for Jones and the Chiefs, a Week 6 battle with Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football." Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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