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Chris Jones: I lied when I said sacks don’t matter, sacks are everything

The Chiefs came into Sunday's game against the Jets with nine sacks on the season and that didn't stop them from winning five of their first seven games, but it did lead to a lot of questions about whether the…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:30 PM
Chris Jones: I lied when I said sacks don’t matter, sacks are everything
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Jones admitted he lied when claiming sacks do not matter, emphasizing that sacks are actually everything.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs entered Sunday's game against the New York Jets with nine sacks on the season.
  • Kansas City won five of its first seven games despite ongoing questions about the pass rush.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones admitted he previously lied about sack numbers, declaring that sacks are actually everything for a pass rusher. His comments followed questions surrounding the Chiefs' pass rush productivity entering their recent matchup against the New York Jets.

Kansas City entered the game with nine sacks across their first seven contests of the season. Despite the low sack total raising external questions, the team managed to win five of those initial seven games.

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