ql.Travis Kelce On The Brutal Loss To The Jaguars Monday Night: “We go up 14 points, we can’t let them get back into it. On top of that, 14 f*cking penalties … There’s a stat out there, I guess we out-gained the Jags by 157 yards. We won the turnover battle and time of possession. It’s so frustrating to lose a game like that … Hats off to the Jags. They finished the game and we didn’t.”
Travis Kelce Vents Anger After Bitter Loss to Jaguars: “We Were Up by 14, We Couldn’t Let Them Come Back”
Kansas City, October 8, 2025 — In the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce couldn’t contain his frustration as he recalled the 31-28 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football. Leading by 14 points at halftime, but letting the opponent turn the game around, Kelce didn’t hesitate to use harsh words to point out his team’s fatal mistakes.
“We go up 14 points, we can’t let them get back into it. On top of that, 14 f*cking penalties … There’s a stat out there, I guess we outgained the Jags by 157 yards. We won the turnover battle and time of possession. It’s so frustrating to lose a game like that … Hats off to the Jags. They finished the game and we didn’t.”
That quote seems to encapsulate all the frustration: leading, playing better statistically, but still losing — something no player or fan can accept. Kelce points out the difference: the Jaguars know how to “finish the game,” while the Chiefs don’t.
Analysis: Why Are They Leading But Still Losing?
- Penalties – “The Self-Destructor”
Kelce mentions the 14 penalties his team committed — this is the factor that can turn the game. When teams make a lot of mistakes, they lose time, lose field position, and give their opponents a chance to make plays.
- “Outside” Stats Favor KC
Kelce said the Chiefs outgained the Jaguars by 157 yards, won the turnover battle, and outran their opponents (time of possession) — meaning on paper, they “should” win this game.
But football in sports doesn’t always follow logic — it’s the decisive moments that determine the outcome.
- Late-Game Prediction & Jaguars’ Toughness
Kelce praised the Jaguars: “They finished the game and we didn’t.” Leading isn’t as important as how you finish the game — that’s what he emphasized. With the high pressure of time and psychology in the final minutes, the Jaguars kept a cooler head.
- Personal Mistake: 99-Yard Pick-6
A dark moment in the game: Patrick Mahomes threw a pass that Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd picked up and returned 99 yards for a touchdown, creating a huge turning point.
Kelce didn’t directly mention the details in the excerpt, but it’s clear that this type of defeat has many personal elements exposed.
Emotions & Moving Forward
Kelce didn’t hide his disappointment. He said:
He and his brother Jason — co-host of the podcast — both said this was a game the team “lost by their own hand.” Jason Kelce called the game “sloppy” — messy — and uncharacteristic of the Chiefs.
Still, Kelce is looking forward: with the season on the line (making it to the Super Bowl), they can’t let games like this ruin everything.
Conclusion
The loss to the Jaguars wasn’t just a loss in points — it was a loss in mentality, discipline, and the ability to manage the game in crucial moments. Kelce, as a leader in the locker room, spoke out forcefully — not just to find fault with his opponent, but to remind his own team: if they want to be considered championship contenders, they have to learn to close games out at the right time.
