The Chiefs (suddenly) changed their entire defense.

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The Kansas City Chiefs defense has completely changed, and they are now a top 10 unit. After losing Tyreek Hill, and several other key defenders, the Chiefs decided they needed to change. While starting 4 rookies, they decided to overhaul their defense and use the highest percentage of split safety coverages of any team in the last 5 years. The results have been super bowl worthy, so how does their defense work, and do they have a chance against the Eagles? This week’s episode uses the all-22 coaches film to analyze the Kansas City Chiefs defense.
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[@knoxconary]

Nick Bolton is disgustingly underrated in terms of what he does for the team. He is undeniably our defenses leader. I love how well we have drafted.

[@faveology]

If we can just draft a good edge rusher, we would be in business. Karlaftis isn't bad, but he has a long way to go to 'be that guy' we need. His run defense is mediocre, and his pass rush leaves a lot to be desired. The one positive is his motor. Dude never gives up on a play, and that's how he has made some of the good plays he hss

[@shadow_almight8625]

Can’t believe he got snubbed from the pro bowl yet again 🤦🏾‍♂️ at least Creed didn’t get snubbed again

[@knoxconary]

@@faveology I want Luke Van Ness if he drops to 30/31. Would be a perfect fit. Totally agree

[@knoxconary]

@@shadow_almight8625 Same bro. so crazy

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

Aye, Veach and his staff keep doing a great job of building the roster year in and year out. Even if they dont crush every pick, they seem to find tough, smart players more often then not.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Most Super Bowl-winning defenses seem to start slow and finish strong from what I’ve seen.

[@thekingbarrelmaker7642]

That was the Rams last season. They looked average for much of the season, but shut teams down in December and the playoffs. Same can be said for the Chiefs in 2019.

[@johnoconner706]

you conceal your real defense all season long, so the opponent is less prepared for it. tompa bay also did this.

[@yedayafinkelman6024]

That is true for most defenses in the league in general

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

Yeah, tell that to the 85 Bears, 86 Giants, 00 Ravens, 02 Bucs, 08 Steelers, 13 Seahawks and 15 Broncos 😂

[@Internal_radio]

@@yaahlabanyamyan144 he said most… not all

[@tristanprashad5747]

As a niners fan, it pains me how mid this defense looks in the regular season and at the drop of a hat they look like a historic defense come the post season Edit: For all y’all flaming for that one niner game we got smoked, the chiefs defense did not anything that wows you. They picked off and sacked Jimmy G. And even more so, that’s one of seventeen games. They were pretty mid overall. But, they are lights out now.

[@Byronic19134]

A historic defense is the one that just murdered all of your QBs.

[@acornfed6484]

Nobody even paid attention to then defense this year it seems. They played lights out all season

[@songsayswhat]

Didn't they play well against you guys earlier this year?

[@Levi-yp1dt]

As a Chiefs fan I’m just as shocked as you are

[@imrango6543]

@@acornfed6484 no.

[@jamesonevers3262]

I think everyone going into the playoffs assumed the Chiefs defense was like the last 4 years where they were not great, and while the full season number for KC aren't amazing still, they are significantly better then any other year Mahomes has been the starter

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

the only 2010s KC defense were pretty good. I think mahomes can win a superbowl with that early 2010s KC defense.

[@andrewfung8591]

This team has a lot of good players on defense they just have one super star. It’s a lot like New England in the 2010s. If you look at the chiefs starting 11 you can’t really say this players is just terrible or a liability

[@faveology]

@Andrew Fung I wouldn't say they have a lot of good players. They just don't have bad players. They are a bunch of average performing players with the exception of Sneed and Jones. Sometimes, those average players come up big when it matters. Other times, they are just average, and it shows. People need to remember how young the defense is. They were battling injuries early and were still trying to figure out what personnel to use when. It took them until just recently to actually put all their starters on the field AND put them in the positions they fit best. They are still not a great defense, regardless what anyone might say. They are just good enough, if that makes sense. They don't have to be incredible for KC to win. They need to do just enough to keep the game close.

[@roval7]

@@faveology Sneed is mid. Mc Duffie is rarely targeted for a reason.

[@jamesonevers3262]

@@faveology McDuffie is really really good, other then that I think they have a lot of average which in the NFL is important. Not having a disaster on your defense is really important.

[@ur_moms_mistake13]

The chiefs defense has been pretty good all year but our rookies are now balling out! The issue with kc defense is patty always gets ahead by a couple scores so teams have to play from behind and throw alot. The garbage time kills their team stats unfortunately!

[@Byronic19134]

That's the Eagles plan every week is to get ahead so the other team has to throw so they can unleash their den of lions on opposing QBs

[@theartistformerlyknownasth8612]

@@Byronic19134 but that doesnt work so well when the other team doesnt want to run in the 1st place

[@sshean72]

@@theartistformerlyknownasth8612 Its a good point ....Mahomes threw for 5300 yards and 41 tds lol...Eagles fans thinks he cares how good of a defense hes playing

[@Byronic19134]

@@theartistformerlyknownasth8612 On the contrary it plays right into the defense hands like the talk in Philly because we know and still adore Andry Reid, but he's gonna throw the ball, and Eagles defensive line is kicking their chops at the idea of being able to pin their ears back and just get after it. Usually great running teams like the Giants and 49ers are sacked less because you gotta hedge for the run, but when you know for certainty there will be no runs then you don't have to hedge. Chiefs shaky tackles gotta deal with the freaky athletic Reddick and Sweat off the edge who combined for 28 sacks this year, and Chiefs all pro center will be occupied with a nose tackle like Jordan Davis, N Suh or Linvel Joseph while that NT is flanked by dt/de Fletcher Cox and Hargreaves who combined for 18 sacks during season with Milton Williams who had 5 switching in. Eagles rush 5 every play and let they're all pro DBs Darius Slay, Bradberry and Gardner Johnson make plays on the back end. For Chiefs to win Mahones is gonna have to have the performance of a lifetime which he is certainly capable of. But there will be no quarter.

[@theartistformerlyknownasth8612]

@@sshean72 mahomes is like 10-1 when facing the number 1 ranked defense

[@Mattyfear]

I’m convinced the chiefs defense just doesn’t try in the regular season then turn into gods in the playoffs

[@acornfed6484]

Ppl slept on em. Been good all season

[@drew.168]

We know this to be the case with Frank Clark, he said as much.

[@jsaving773]

Andy gives assignments during the year. Each game is a chance to find out their limits. Then in the postseason he unleashes them. This also helps keep them off of tape.

[@faveology]

Chris Jones is a big slacker during the regular season. He only tries on third downs and the 4th quarter. In the playoffs, though, he gives a lot more effort

[@squidwarddeep5064]

@@faveology he was top 5 in sacks and he plays dt😂 he didn’t have a playoff sack till last game. you have it backwards

[@jrad410]

Feel like we’ve this every year with the chiefs. They look mediocre to bad in the regular season, but come post season they look so much better. Top of my head only the two losses to Brady and the Bills game last year have teams gotten to thirty.

[@Aburner960]

And im putting massive asterixs on all 3

[@jamesonevers3262]

Bucs game too unfortunately

[@Tandrona]

@@jamesonevers3262 That was the Brady game he mentioned

[@faveology]

A lot of that has to do with the Chiefs offense as well. Teams want to limit KC's possessions, so they try to be slow and methodical. However, playing that way is also risky. One mistake and a possession is basically over. The Chiefs defense is going to have to bring the heat. Their front four isn't going to be enough to pressure Hurts. Adversely, the Eagles are fine running every play; which is something KC's defense has always struggled with. They are going to need to bring the heat and play downhill. That means those young DBs are going to be on islands. If Hurts is still throwing like he did against the 49ers, KC will be fine. If Hurts is back to his old form, expect a potential blowout. KC's offense is battling a lot of injuries, and the Eagles pass defense is good. Their run defense isn't great, but neither is KC's run offense. On paper, the Eagles are the perfect counter to KC. We will see if that holds true, though. What makes it worse is the head ref for the game has a long history of penalizing KC excessively. I think it was something like 20-25% of their penalties this year alone were from that head ref.

[@Aburner960]

@@faveology yep itll take a perfect game from mahomes to make sure the chiefs win the thing thing when theres a mahomes theres a way all theories become null and void if hes playing like he normally does

[@mvans130]

Love your videos, man! Your sequences are great: showing the play at full speed, then add the schematics, then saying what the present concepts are and what they are trying to do, and then showing the play for an eye of what to look for. It's brilliant. I can't remember the last time I had to rewind one of you videos to because I didn't see what your were pointing out (unlike with other less popular channels). Happy Super Bowl Sunday!

[@BD-mu7ww]

I think the fact they had quite a few rookies starting on D especially in the secondary helped cause that start slow effect but now they’re gelling and playing good football

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I agree!

[@matthewcessna2188]

Actually incredibly informative, succinct, and overall dope ass breakdown of the part of the game broadcast never shows us. Thanks man. Keep it up.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Matthew!

[@frankl3518]

I love Spags defense. They get better every year during the season. Sign of a good coach. Spags got the better of Burrow in that game.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

He definitely did, kept taking away his first few reads over and over

[@johnusher2331]

Many of chiefs fans consider Bret beach the best at picking up rookie talent

[@McLoven-vm1ck]

Nice breakdown, it shows how smart the corrdinator is and how coachable the defensive players are.

[@dallasccooper]

Spags is so good at evolving his defenses throughout a season. At this point it seems repetitive that everyone worries about the Chiefs defense in the beginning of seasons and then by the end, Spags has them playing at a high level.

[@ElectronFieldPulse]

It does... he is so good in the post season.

[@TsorovanZero]

People forget that he's beaten Brady in the super bowl. Twice, IIRC.

[@BenEnlet29]

If frank clark was playing up to his potential he could be another superstar on that line

[@chrismiddleton4733]

I think this may be my favorite football channel. In depth analysis, simplified and to the point. I've watched football for decades, but I've learned more about it watching your videos than from any broadcast.

[@djwolfenstien305]

Well when you said "Devoid of superstar talent." I immediately thought "What about Nick Bolton? What about Willie Gay? What about Sneed?" I mean Bolton is only in his second year but has been a beast in the Linebacking group and honestly deserved a Pro Bowl appearance this year

[@faveology]

Willie Gay is overrated. He is great at position, but his tackling is so piss poor. I am a mega KC fan and watch all their games. That dude would have the RB dead to rights and just whiff. Bolton is a beast, though, but his athleticism sometimes hurts him. He will be slightly late to the gap or slightly late in his drop, and the result is giving up plays that shouldn't have happened. However, the plays where Bolton's athleticism aren't an issue, he is an absolute man amongst boys. Sneed is great as well. The only DB who consistently comes up and isn't afraid to make a tackle. He's pretty damn solid in coverage, and his blitzes are always so well done. I wouldn't call him a star by NFL standards, but he is definitely a star on the KC defense. I think that's what the guy who made the video is saying though. KC's only true superstar by NFL standards on defense is Chris Jones. Sneed, Bolton, Gay, McDuffie, etc. are bright spots, but mainly just bright spots for the KC defense. When you compare them to other players at their positions in the NFL, they aren't superstar talent.

[@SpadesInvests]

Those guys aren’t super stars. Making the pro bowl doesn’t make you a super star. Superstars are elite level players who are first team all pros.

[@SabreJ6]

Frank Clark came to mind for me. Tho his regular season stats are usually average at best he always shows up big in the playoffs when it actually matters most.

[@Bluebird-fd9rt]

@@SabreJ6 its crazy because frank clark has like the 5th most playoff sacks in NFL history

[@t4d0W]

Were talking about superstars. Like absolute cream of the crop in role and results. Much like how Aaron Donald is his own tier (at least before this season) playing DT. Or how Fred Warner is his own tier as a coverage MLB who can trail TEs and even some WRs (whereas WRs would LOVE the LB matchup in that scenario) and can also play the run.

[@slinkyrb3337]

Need a breakdown of 3-4 vs 4-3 defenses. Also great video 👍🏽

[@dylanrandalls185]

you can really find that anywhere on youtube

[@t4d0W]

Considering that most base looks devolve to a form of nickel defense post snap anyway (especially on late passing downs), the differences aren't a huge deal. What matters more is how the DC tends to play the coverage and if they have certain depth talent to change things up for match ups. Besides having that nickel corner to offset against the slot, some teams employ a 3rd safety who can cover for matchups.

[@slinkyrb3337]

@@dylanrandalls185 yes but I wana know his thoughts.

[@slinkyrb3337]

@@t4d0W I understand that. I just want something a little more in depth. Like certain teams like the browns have true 5 techs like Myles Garrett where as a team like the Steelers use TJ Watt more as a stand up

[@slinkyrb3337]

@@t4d0W and if it all ends up similar, why is there a tite front vs an even front in the first place. I know it’s for an obvious mix up to keep the offense off balance. I just wanted something more in depth

[@iwearpants123]

Your voice inflection at the end of your videos always gets me so jacked.

[@sbrown9020]

Appreciate this

[@seantomlinson3320]

Awesome thanks. Neat run down.

[@luizsalazar87]

Loved the second part of the video where you explained how the Chiefs can use 2 high safeties without getting run through, LB blitzes and DT 2 gapping. I am a Chargers fan and with the talent that we have on defense it is infuriating how we always get run through and routinely do not make stops when most needed.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Luiz. Yes, that's probably an episode for the offseason.. all the talent y'all acquired was supposed to fix everything..

[@geezyeskabante]

Alex Drop and its a good day❗️

[@ek2156]

I've been watching the Chiefs since 1988, went Marty came to coach them. I have seen a lot of great defenses, and some really bad ones during those years.... I have been watching this year's defense a lot from game 1, and I have been impressed with them all year! Yes, they give up a big play every so often, but damn their crew of rookies in secondary are playing their asses off every game. I'm not a huge stats/ratings guy for defenses. I think sometimes they are over blown, and don't always tell the whole story. The most points they have given up this year was 31 to the Brady & the Bucs. I think folks are looking past this defense. I know Jones is their only true superstar, but there are guys that are on the cusp of being really special i.e. Nick Bolton. GO CHIEFS!

[@mpireone]

Also a fan since 88... but when DT 58 got drafted in 89, he solidified my Chiefs loyalty!!

[@kriminal012]

Thanks for the insights. It’s hard not to give up a couple big plays every game. More important how you respond to weak/bad plays. Chiefs D show a lot of character and never say die imo

[@catherinelee3298]

Miss Tyreek. Such a great player.

[@ElectronFieldPulse]

I bet he misses the Chiefs now...

[@kccryptkeeper4874]

Hill leaving is what helped the Chiefs add so much young talent, it was a great move by the front office.

[@Unknown-qf1bp]

Great analysis as always

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Unknown

[@robertburnos7573]

Great breakdown.. hella video

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Bob

[@BobHank2]

Your videos are so well made, sowell delivered. NFL plays are complicated, and you break it down with words, replays and added graphics. You're a good coach cuz you're a good teacher.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Robert, that means a lot!

[@RedRoyce]

This was well done. Good breakdown of the D the Chiefs are running. This will be a big test for the D line of the Chiefs because PE has a really good O line. Let the game be played! I got the Chiefs winning this SB.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Red Royce! I got the Chiefs winning in a slightly lower scoring game than people think, 24-20

[@Tandrona]

How bout those Chiefs!

[@justice5408]

Let’s see which defense shows up, I think that’ll be the deciding factor

[@jaywood1698]

Philly's defense showed up all year long even in loses besides that Dallas game. If im a betting man, i'd bet on Philly defense to play strong and physical the entire game.

[@haydenvyhanek4672]

@@jaywood1698 why I agree their defense has been more consistent the best QB they have played is either Kirk Or Dak

[@jaywood1698]

@@haydenvyhanek4672 Well. Let’s get this straight. 1. The QB is not the only thing that is on a offense so that’s out the window. Dallas has the number one offense when Dak got back according to the numbers this season. But it’s not just Dakota. It’s his O-Line, Running Backs, Recievers, His TE. So that’s something right. Let’s not talk about the Vikings as they are trash their offense was pretty good their defense is where they sucked at. But against that offense with not just Kirk Cousins on it. With the best receiver this season JJetas, a good running back in Dalvin Cook, a decent O-Line. We showed up did we not? Okay let’s talk about that Giants game In the playoffs who people said Philly we’re gonna lose to coming off that game against Minnesota. Philadelphia defense showed up against that “Hot Giants offense”. Against the 9ers. Philadelphia Defense showed up and don’t you dare say that Brock was gonna win that game with the pressure we were gonna apply to him all game if he did continue to play. Sure Mahomes is a better QB than all of those guys by far but this just ain’t about what Mahomes can do…Saying Mahomes is gonna beat our defense himself is ridiculous. But hey if you think the Chiefs defense is gonna show up more then Philly than that’s you. I hope the Chiefs defense can keep up with Philly offense because we know Philly damn sure can keep up with the Chiefs offense. The Chiefs surly struggled against Travis Etienne and the Jags who could’ve won that game by the way.

[@mpireone]

No one ever mentions the 4 starting Rookie studs on defense, that held it down all season!!

[@ItsBasiKC]

Never like seeing injuries, but McDuffie getting hurt week one allowed Watson and Williams to get more snaps, and now they're bona-fide starters WITH McDuffie. This defense is only going to get better

[@onthemoney8356]

Well well done!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you

[@Hugh_Jaynis]

It's all about peaking at the right time. Let's go CHIEFS!

[@topleftfromtime]

Another banger 💪

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you my guy! I think the Chiefs defense has just enough to pull this one out

[@briandoile5011]

The rookie secondary guys should get a lot of credit for staying late as a group to focus on catching up to the vets on learning the defense. They worked their asses off. Well, Karlaftis did the same asking vets for advice and staying late as well. Those kids are hungry! Frank Clark has been really effective this year as well.

[@Jdeneik]

Really great analysis!!! I don’t think the common fan Is educated on the play calling especially the defense! Thank you!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I appreciate that JDK!

[@sambo6256]

Sneed will be seen as a superstar one day. Mark my words, Alex Rollins!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

✍

[@milo8425]

Sneaky sneaky spaggioliolo

[@yourexmoe]

Let's Go Chiefs! Thanks Alex!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I got you my guy!

[@stoplyingabout]

One of the best breakdowns in sports media. I wonder what analytics were used to determine that the Chiefs have been a top-10 defense in the NFL. They have definitely improved as the season has progressed.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you CC! I used their EPA, or expected points added. It's on the far right at pro football reference www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/opp.htm

[@stoplyingabout]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Thank you kindly for responding to me, looking forward to your future work. Take care

[@priest-maholmes2839]

Amen Brother

[@nate1mizzou]

Spags D is usually outstanding in the playoffs. I got KC fairly easy in this game. 30-21

[@timsharkey1993]

Jones is definitely the star of that D line, but don’t go to sleep on Karlaftis. He is coming into his own at just the right time of year.

[@BoondockGore]

#HBTC glad you're doing a video on the chiefs and not pat or trav... we have other people playing media 🙄

[@jasperseaberg5138]

Need a video on how this chiefs defense could stop a rushing oriented offense

[@nickfizer401]

It's a defense that thrives on pressure. When the D-Line gets rolling like it did against Cincy it's a different unit.

[@ronnielester2933]

I like the eagles thou I'm a giant CHIEFS fan, but I think everyone in the media is giving way more credit to the eagles D, they have been a real good D all season but Patrick and the chiefs ain't a fourth sting QB so the eagles D won't be able to line up to stop the run on every down. Should be a great game between the 2 best teams and a win for the Kelce family no matter how it turns out.

[@harmon7896]

I believe this defense got so much faster which we needed long time ago

[@rthraitor]

wasn’t exactly high on their defence but boy they did great against the bengals

[@redbass7]

Seems like Spags is more of a spot drop guy. Seems most of the old school DC's are. Fangio seems to be the most heavy match coverage guy.

[@cesarsanchez5739]

I don’t think they can slow down the run wit 2 high safety vs the eagles but it will be fun to watch i fasho hope they will tho

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's the biggest question of the game, and I think it will be answered quickly

[@DDBxndo]

Yoooo frank clark a superstar ! Don’t sleep on him

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

He hasn't picked up more than 6 sacks in the last 3 years

[@kck.kc383]

nick bolton is extremely underrated

[@squidwarddeep5064]

broke the franchise record for tackles and he didn’t even get 2nd team all pro😂 he’s criminally underrated

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Big facts

[@ToofKilla]

That one play by McDuffie was filthy. He turns his head to the flat twice which makes Burrow think he can sneak it inside him but he's not covering the flat at all.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Definitely, I think he's also seeing that receiver go outside, so he knows to sink back into his zone

[@drucartier2164]

Spags defense was move around move around cover 2…. Move around move around cover 2 invert… Move around move around cover 2 with another twist

[@TheRealcdawg22]

Works for me!

[@ttg_quay1460]

We played mid defense in the regular season but soon a playoff hit we play like a top 5 defense for some reason

[@feetonland6609]

Y’all played the jags and bengals O line 💀

[@ttg_quay1460]

@@feetonland6609 the same bengals oline they protected burrow in the bills games

[@TheBadiiye]

@@feetonland6609 bengals were top 15 and jags were top 5 😂 chiefs played against good lines like the colts and smothered them 😂

[@walkingman8943]

To say the Chiefs are devoid of superstar talent on defense, aside from Jones, is an unfortunate choice of words. Bolton has been crushing it since day one. I was devastated when he went out for one week this year. Bolton steps up every single down.

[@stevenohlson5476]

I'm definitely worried about the chiefs in the RPO against eagles. We haven't been good at run defense at all.

[@Kuualaaa]

yes

[@darkshinethakid4463]

It Always Turns Up for the Playoffs

[@Gordiestube]

The last 20 seconds of that video makes me want to run through a wall..

[@eduardofunez5574]

All I want is a good super bowl idc who wins I want to see a shootout

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I think it's going to be a good one Ed! Mahomes vs the Eagles depth

[@terriblegamerdotexe1527]

People having the Eagles winning by a billion might have to rethink their decision

[@felipejardim8242]

Muito bom!

[@range78]

LETS GO CHIEFS!

[@purplekoolaid]

the rams need to run this defense 😔

[@Joetkearns1]

Looks like someone was studying Vic Fangio’s defense lol

[@ChrisThaRebel]

The chiefs have started the second most rookies, only the Texans started more this season, the rookies will have to continue their trend up just like the young offensive line protecting Mahomes, the chiefs have drafted well

[@harrymills2770]

The Chiefs don't look past anybody, but they're still looking ahead. Spags stuck those rookies on some islands and let them take their lumps all year. They might've been better with vets everywhere, at the start, but they stuck with it, and the rookies aren't rookies any more. The last month or two, they've been adding new wrinkles with their now-experienced rookies. I'll be surprised if KC runs much split safety before the 4th quarter.

[@andrewfung8591]

Nobody also talked about the loss of honey badger who was a big staple on this team I know he definitely lost a step some what

[@faveology]

He lost a HUGE step and was afraid to make tackles. He was definitely worried about getting paid that offseason vs giving his all on the field. KC rightfully parted ways. It was obvious because he played much better this year

[@chasespeer251]

Im just happy Sorenson is gone tbh. He was great once in a blue moon and then seemed to get beat constantly on big plays

[@ijohnjr5437]

If the chiefs end up being without most of their recievers there d is gonna need to step up BIG TIME

[@danm6695]

Say all you want about the defense, they still give up a ton of yards at the wrong times. I am convinced that the Super Bowl will end up being a shoot out if KC wants to win. Hope I am wrong.

[@oviecolejr]

How Nick Bolton did not make the Pro Bowl is mind boggling 🤔

[@mtverv]

“This defense doesn’t have superstar talent other than Chris Jones”. I do believe L’Jarius Sneed would have something to say about that lol. With the improvement of both 1st Round Picks from this Draft in Karlaftis (5.5 sacks in the last 7 Regular Season Games, 3rd in the whole NFL in Batted Down Passes at the LOS) and McDuffie as well as Bolton having the 2nd most Tackles in the NFL those guys are well on their way as well. Far higher base level of talent than most people realize or expect…

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

We are talking superstars. None of them qualify simple as that

[@cyberry3297]

When you get the best in the league all together.. then the few the standout from that group are SuperStars.. There is a big difference in really good and SuperStars.. not Pro-Bowls but multi-All Pro..

[@forkthepork]

Why wasn't Burrow motioning pre-snap to find out what they were doing? Is he just not a good enough quarterback?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's not always up to the QB, you have to factor in time on the play clock, and have to make sure you're on the same page as the WR. Usually that's involved in the playcall and not up to the QB

[@grunt9131]

All part of the plan

[@816KC]

Nick bolton is superstar talent. He has the 2nd most tackles in the league behind warner. Also, Sneed is considered a top corner. Chris Jones is nice, but not the only star like you claimed

[@cyberry3297]

They are good and getting better.. Superstar is "in the conversation" for being the best at your position.. When teams change or tweek their scheme to account for a player because he can be so dominating.. having the talent change a game, by themselves is Superstar.. got to be in league for a while.

[@816KC]

@CYberry so I guess top 2 player in the league in your position don't mean nothing. Most superstar bring attention to themselves. Bolton doesn't so he dont get credit. Check the stats tho.. SUPERSTAR!!.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I don't think Bolton is a superstar, he's great, but he's not in that tier. Same with Sneed.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Agreed!

[@nick68511]

The last thing the NFL needs is an unstoppable Chiefs offense (it already is) and and dominant defense.

[@frankemann81]

Biggest test of the year? Na that was Cincy for sure. People are underestimating this team and they have all year. Should be a great game!!!!

[@ryanzimmerman3740]

Nah eagles are definitely the biggest test. Burrows a great qb but the Bengals had an awful oline and were down 3 starters. Eagles have a far superior oline than the Bengals and hurts running ability will be a real problem. Chiefs d isn't gonna be able to those coverage sacks nearly as easily and are gonna have to actually blitz instead of just bluffing. Should be a great game tho

[@frankemann81]

@@ryanzimmerman3740 agree to disagree bud. Our top CB went down with a concussion and he'll be back for the Super bowl. So what you're saying is A.j Brown and davante Smith are better than Chase? You're saying they're a better combo than Chase and Higgins? Is Hurts better than Burrow? Nope, they're not! Defense might be better than the Bengals, but it isn't better than the 9ers 🤷

[@ryanzimmerman3740]

@@frankemann81 AJ and Smith are easily on par with Chase and Higgins, and Goedert is a better 3rd option than Boyd is but that's not the point, what I'm saying is eagles will give hurts much more time in the pocket than the Bengals could, giving more time for recievers to get open and hurts to scramble. Hurts isn't as good of a qb as burrow is but burrows lack of an oline meant that the chiefs didn't need more than a 4 man rush. Chiefs are gonna have to blitz more often if they wanna generate the same amount of pressure. And with hurts ability to run they might need to use qb spys which will take away from the pass rush. Chiefs are gonna have to use a way different gameplan on defense if they wanna slow down the eagles offense

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

Right now the defense is “just good enough”. In a few years this defense will be SCARY. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl with a very average defense that has the makings of a great defense.

[@swaggerguru]

On my page Eagles are winning Big Game Anthem hits, I know KC fans are not going out like this.

[@lionelbulgin1739]

And they sure did win the super bowl

[@BeakerSteve]

A huge reason the Chiefs defense has been better this year is the new players they have are faster and better at tackling. Are they a top-tier defense? No. But they are a bend-not-break D.

[@MrMrp1nk]

Great breakdown! I hope Jones wins DPOY

[@Adam.Frazier]

He won’t but it would be cool

[@devingilliam5601]

Nick Bosa was too good this year.

[@jordan9604]

@Devin Gilliam I don't think he out performed Jones in their respective roles.

[@devingilliam5601]

@@jordan9604 I am a Chiefs fan, and I think Nick Bosa absolutely out performed Chris Jones. Jones had a great year but Bosa was unreal this year. Just how disruptive he was this year was ridiculous.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Santiago, one of my favorite players

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

Just imagine that the narritive for the better part of about 45% of the season people were saying the Chiefs were doomed with Tyreek.

[@darkwingduck3477]

Tyreek is good but anyone who really paid attention to the chiefs offense the past few years would have known Mahomes could find a way without him.

[@The07DIPLOMATIC]

🦅 🦅 🦅 🦅

[@jadendurham6951]

Chris Jones 😩

[@masterp2269]

Need a freak DE and a top Mike LB. And eyes open for OL and WR...if this young D gets where I think they will (top 10) then this team is really set for that dynasty...we've all seen we don't NEED the best WRs...but damn someone with even part of JJefferon/Higgins skills and we would be unstoppable...

[@cyberry3297]

Bolton is a Mike LB.. They drafted him because he can read defenses fast, he ran MiZZou defense on the field.. Mizzou didn't have the talent as the rest of SEC.. so it was overlooked.

[@masterp2269]

@@cyberry3297 Yes I misspoke, we could use one more IF Leo doesn't work out. Gay and Bolton should be here for a long time if we can afford them!

[@coopsoundz978]

The chiefs defense isnt great as far as talent but they have the mastermind behind it and the monster that is Chris Jones in the middle. He’s one of the clutchest this league has ever seen. If Jones can make 1 or 2 plays (which he always does) the chiefs will win the SB.

[@garyberwert1243]

Patrick Mahomes vs #1 Scoring Defense Including Playoffs: W-L 6-1 Chiefs PPG 31.0 Pass YPG 322.4 Pass TD-INT 15-7 Passer Rating 94.3

[@shayeasy]

a defense doesn’t need multiple superstars and that doesn’t seem like a smart approach to team-building in an offense driven league. the chiefs defense has one superstar in Chris Jones but enough regular stars and star-level young talent to field a championship level unit. they showed the same thing in 2019 and i like this defense even better than that one.

[@michaelmarin2930]

Tyran matthieu was on the 2019 defense…

[@jeepersbeating4550]

Nick Bolton biggest snub of the year!!!!

[@Byronic19134]

World Premiere: February 12, 2023 The Chronicles of Reddick "Outlaw vagabond Reddick after being passed from team to team, is back with a vengeance to take down the Chiefmonger Dynasty and Lord Mahonnes. Only 1 can walk away with the ring and there will be blood but good thing it's Hurts SZN"

[@adelkassem9226]

SPAGS is the secretary of defense...... GO CHIEFS

[@TonyStark-wc3ih]

The middle of their D is susceptible to big plays I expect the eagles to take advantage of it

[@ruelpile]

3 sacks for Chris Jones today!!! Go Chiefs!! 🙏🏼 Chiefs 33 Eagles 17

[@Djisthekilla]

I’ve seen a lot of hate on Spags scheme., me being one of them especially during the regular season. Don’t get me wrong, dude tries to pressure the QB more often than not and having our rookie CBs try and defend top league WRs. It’s always infuriated me that defense wise he plays soft yet at the end of the season is when the brakes get cut off and we see Spags for who he is. Honestly, I’m done with the Spags hate. These rookies held a bengals offense with arguably two 1WRs with just over 200yds of offense. Impressive. Plus two picks. Chiefs secondary is only going to get more dangerous as the years progress.