For much of the 2026 season, the Kansas City Chiefs‘ pass rush has been searching for answers. Pressures haven’t consistently translated into sacks, opposing quarterbacks have been given opportunities to extend plays, and a defensive front featuring some of the…
Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive front produced a season-high five sacks in a 35-12 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Jones and George Karlaftis recorded two sacks each, while Ashton Gillotte added one, leading a defense that pressured Jets quarterback Geno Smith on 50% of his dropbacks.
With his performance, Jones reached 90.5 career sacks, surpassing Tamba Hali for second place on the franchise's all-time sack list behind Derrick Thomas. Maurice Elston notes that Kansas City achieved all five sacks without blitzing, holding New York without a touchdown ahead of an upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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