Chris Jones Apologizes: Didn’t Chase Lawrence on Decisive Touchdown

Chris Jones Speaks After the Match and Explains the Controversy

Kansas City, Mo. – Chiefs player Chris Jones addressed the situation after the most talked-about moment of the season, where he didn’t give his all on the Jaguars’ winning touchdown play. In addition, he clarified the reason why his social media accounts were deactivated. With 30 seconds remaining on the clock and the Jaguars one yard from the end zone, losing by four points, quarterback Trevor Lawrence stumbled, but managed to get up and cross the goal line for the decisive touchdown. Jones, who led the Chiefs’ defensive line with 48 plays, watched the sequence from the center of the field and did not make a significant effort to pursue and tackle Lawrence.

It’s a learning point for me, a bit of adversity. I can’t think the play is over. It’s a lesson. I thought it was over. I thought we had taken him down, so I stopped and was about to celebrate. Then I realized he wasn’t on the ground.

Chris Jones

Jones assured that he will improve in the future and that a similar incident “will not happen again”. He also explained that he deactivated his X and Instagram accounts before Monday’s game, contrary to what many fans thought after the defeat.

I posted a quote from Drake, ‘I’ll see you in the summer of 2026.’ I never shy away from constructive criticism. I’ve never been that guy. I’ve always addressed it head-on, really. You can get a lot out of criticism. It’s like fuel, like gasoline, for me personally.

Chris Jones

The player added that his accounts were not active due to a post prior to the match. The Chiefs’ next challenge is another prime-time matchup, this time on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions. Jones is aware that he will need an elite performance for the Chiefs’ defense to stop the NFL’s highest-scoring offense, led by quarterback Jared Goff and running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

I’ve been focused on the Lions since Monday’s game. You can’t keep your head down because of one play or one game. You learn from it, take notes, and move on.

Chris Jones