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Chiefs’ pass rush is on pace for a historically disappointing season

The Chiefs' pass rush has reached a historic low, raising serious questions about Chris Jones and the defensive line.

By Braden Holecek · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Arrowhead Addict reports the Chiefs' pass rush is struggling at historic lows, tallying only nine sacks through Week 8.
Kansas City pressured Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on just 6% of dropbacks, the franchise's lowest single-game rate since 2012.
The Chiefs are tied for the worst sack total in the NFL alongside the Giants and Dolphins.

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Braden Holecek of Arrowhead Addict highlights that the Kansas City Chiefs' pass rush has dropped to historic lows during the 2026 season. Entering Week 9, Kansas City has managed just nine sacks, tying them with the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins for the lowest total in the NFL.

The struggles reached a nadir against Denver, where the Chiefs pressured Bo Nix on just 6% of dropbacks, their lowest rate since 2012. Holecek points out that high-earning defensive tackle Chris Jones has recorded only a half-sack this season, arguing that acquiring pass-rush help will likely remain a top priority next offseason.

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