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Chiefs fronts must control the game from beginning to end versus Jets in Week 9

A two-game skid ought to be enough for the Kansas City Chiefs' trenches to play to significantly improve from what they've been so far this year.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:40 PM
Chiefs fronts must control the game from beginning to end versus Jets in Week 9
Key Things to Know
  • The writer argues Kansas City's offensive and defensive fronts must dominate to snap a two-game skid against the Jets.
  • The Chiefs defensive line ranks tied for last in the NFL with only nine total team sacks.
  • Rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods is ruled out of the Week 9 contest with a neck injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Parker Buchele argues that the Kansas City Chiefs need dominant trench play to snap a two-game losing streak against the New York Jets in Week 9. Buchele notes that the defensive line ranks tied for last in total team sacks with just nine, highlighting the necessity for stars like Chris Jones to make a major impact.

The writer also stresses that Kansas City's offensive line must restore the running game to support running back Kenneth Walker III, whose production dipped to 3.0 yards per carry during the slump. The Chiefs are without rookie interior lineman Peter Woods due to a neck injury.

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