Fan Friday: Answering your questions about the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of Week 10

Well, well, well.

The Jaguars broke their five-game losing streak last week against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling off a dramatic come-from-behind victory 27-20. The team battled, as they have the entire season, but finally made the play they'd been looking for since Week 4 of the regular season.

Now, the Jaguars will prepare for a new challenge, this time against one of the best teams in the league, the Kansas City Chiefs, who boast a remarkable 6-2 overall record and one of the best coach-quarterback combinations in the league in head coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes.

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There haven't been very many positives to talk about throughout the season after the Jaguars' Week 3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, but your questions continue to pour in as we transverse what genuinely feels like a different type of football season in Jacksonville — a breath of fresh air for fans, media and observers alike.

With that said, there's no reason to belabor what you're here for and let's get into the questions you have as Jacksonville gets set to head to Kansas City.

Note: To submit questions, stay tuned to my Twitter page at @Demetrius82 or email me directly at dsharvey@gannett.com.

Jeremy from Jacksonville, Fla. 

Question: Obviously, we want Trevor Lawrence to turn into Patrick Mahomes. With the Chiefs up next, that matchup will be huge for us in Jacksonville. Do you think we see a great battle, and can Lawrence turn into our version of Mahomes?

Demetrius: Hi Jeremy, thanks for your question! This was an expected question as Jacksonville gets set to play the Chiefs and Mahomes on Sunday. The matchup between Lawrence and Mahomes is something Jaguars fans hope will be something to watch for years to come.

Mahomes is perhaps one of the best quarterbacks this league has ever seen. To me, that makes it almost unfair to compare any young QB to Mahomes, including Lawrence. Coming into the league, though, Lawrence was labeled a generational QB, meaning he had the potential to become one of the best we've ever seen lace them up.

I don't think that Lawrence is going to get to Mahomes' level just yet, but with the right pieces, I do feel like he can be one of the better quarterbacks in the league. It's almost a non-answer, but it's rare to get to that type of level as a QB. I'll say this though, do not give up faith in Lawrence, he's going to be just fine.

Dennis Chudman from DeFuniak Springs, Fla.

Q: With the addition of Calvin Ridley, does the focus move to the defense with the first-round pick? Or is adding a weapon at TE still a priority?

D: Hi Dennis, thanks for the question. I admit I had to google "DeFuniak Springs" to make sure it was an actual location, and it is! (It's near Panama City). Anyway, your question is in regards to suspended Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley and the draft implications there. While I'm a bit remiss to talk about draft or focus for 2023, I get it. The team is 3-6 and there's little hope — at least for now — of the playoffs.

I am assuming you mean a weapon at receiver and not tight end, but either way, I'll answer both. I do not believe the free agency class at WR is very strong — at all. I would assume Jacksonville feels the same given that they traded for Ridley before he could even really hit the market.

I do not necessarily think this changes the ultimate plan of adding weapons, but, yes, adding Ridley might limit the team's desperation to find a weapon on offense early, while I do think they have a strong need on defense — especially cornerback.

Clif from Maryland 

Q: How would you attempt to defend Chiefs TE Travis Kelce? Throw different players at him like Andre Cisco, Foye Oluokon and Devin Lloyd?

D: Yes. Honestly, this week is almost quite literally a coin-flip game in terms of guarding Kelce. It would have been the same last week had Las Vegas TE Darren Waller (hamstring) been able to suit up. The Jaguars will have to be creative in guarding him while not allowing the Chiefs to beat them outside with speed.

Though the Chiefs have struggled to pass downfield as much as they have in the past with now-Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, they still have threats on the outside, such as WR Mecole Hardman, who presents a lot of speed for Jacksonville's defensive backs. I think you will see a lot of bracketing when it comes to defending Kelce, meaning one player inside and one over the top or outside of him in coverage.

Dexter from Forfar, Scotland

Q: Do you think the Jags will cover the spread? (+9.5)

D: Honestly, the spread at +9.5 seems pretty realistic to me as Jacksonville travels to play a cold-weather game against the Chiefs. While I do believe that the Jaguars are a talented squad that has underperformed at times, the Chiefs are a next level of talent that they've really yet to face this year.

The Jaguars played a young Philadelphia Eagles team in the midst of a hurricane, while they faced off against a beat-up Los Angeles Chargers team in Week 3. While that Week 3 win remains impressive, playing against a healthy and mid-season form Chiefs team is a lot different.

Jacksonville will have to be on their A-game to cover the spread on Sunday, and while I do not gamble myself, I would have a hard time placing a bet that says otherwise. This team, though, is good when they're on and I fully expect it to be a game for some time.

JP Acosta from Coconut Creek, Fla.

Q: What’s the biggest question facing the Jaguars going into their matchup with the Chiefs?

D: Hey, JP! Hope you're doing well. The biggest question the Jaguars face heading into their matchup against the Chiefs is really one they've been facing all season: how good of a team are they? There's no question that the Jaguars are a young team with plenty of room to grow, but they've had flashes this year that indicate they're close to becoming a pretty good squad.

This Chiefs team is well-seasoned. They have a star QB, a standout head coach and plenty of veteran players that know what they need to do in order to get to the Super Bowl.

If the Jaguars can remain competitive against them, I would consider that a win. They aren't unbeatable, as we saw in their Week 3 matchup against the Colts. If the Jaguars win, it wouldn't necessarily mean they're in the same class as K.C., but it would be a great start in building their confidence.

Ryan from Michigan

Q: How can Jacksonville’s defense keep Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s offense contained as best as possible?

D: Jacksonville's defense has routinely struggled with bringing down the opposing QB through the past six weeks of the season. That got a bit better against a statue of a QB in Derek Carr last week, but don't expect the same results against Mahomes, who isn't really fast, but can make you feel incredibly slow, if that makes sense.

He has an uncanny knack for getting out of the pocket and extending plays, while also throwing from all platforms that are conceivable. He's perhaps the best QB we've seen suit up in quite some time, and that's no hyperbole. The Jaguars will have to play contain against Mahomes but, they can't be scared of trying to get after him because if you give him too much time, he can make you pay.

Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on Twitter at @Demetrius82.

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars fan mailbag ahead of Week 10 against the Kansas City Chiefs