Trevor Lawrence's Last-Second Heroics Propel Jaguars to Stunning 31-28 Victory Over Chiefs
Trevor Lawrence's dramatic 1-yard touchdown scramble with 23 seconds remaining caps wild fourth quarter as Jaguars snap 8-game losing streak against defending champions Chiefs.



Jaguars-Chiefs Instant Classic Delivers NFL Drama at Its Finest
In a heart-stopping conclusion at EverBank Stadium, quarterback Trevor Lawrence authored his signature NFL moment Sunday, scrambling for a 1-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining to seal the Jacksonville Jaguars' 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Key Game-Changing Moments:
- 🏈 99-Yard Pick-Six: LB Devin Lloyd's interception return (longest in Jaguars history) shifted momentum
- ⏱️ Double-Comeback Narrative: Chiefs erased 21-14 deficit, Jaguars answered final KC score
- 📈 Lawrence's Breakout: 221 passing yards, 54 rushing yards, 3 total TDs
- 🧊 Clutch Gene: Game-winning drive covered 75 yards in 1:22 without timeouts
"When I slipped, all I could think was 'Get up and make something happen'," Lawrence told reporters post-game. "This is why we play - moments that test everything you've got."
Statistical Dominance Meets Late Drama
Category | Jaguars | Chiefs |
---|---|---|
Total Yards | 389 | 423 |
Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Time of Poss. | 31:14 | 28:46 |
Red Zone TD% | 80% | 66.7% |
Fourth Quarter Fireworks:
- Kareem Hunt's 2-yard TD (1:45 remaining) put Chiefs up 28-24
- Lawrence's 22-yard scramble on 3rd-and-15 kept final drive alive
- Controversial no-call on apparent false start during winning TD
Playoff Implications
- Jaguars (4-1) claim AFC South leadership
- Chiefs (2-3) face first 3-loss September since 2015
- Mahomes: "We left too many opportunities on the field - this one stings"
Next Up: Jaguars vs Colts (London Game), Chiefs host Bills in Super Bowl LVIII rematch