4 critical observations from validating Jaguars win vs. Chiefs on Monday Night

Oct 6, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesThe Jacksonville Jaguars had a great opportunity to prove they're a serious playoff contender when they welcomed the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. They seized it. After trailing to start the game, the Jags took the reins and went on to beat the Super Bowl runner-up on the biggest football stage there is: Monday Night Football.

For most of the first half, it looked like the Chiefs were going to come out on top. However,…