Revisiting the Kansas City Chiefs Defense

While they aren't one of most impressive statistically, the Kansas City Chiefs defense has a number of players that can be difference-makers

The Kansas City Chiefs have made it a habit of starting slow on defense to begin the season before finding their grove in time for the playoffs. 

That's why they've finished top-10 in points allowed each of the last three seasons, but that streak will be broken this year. 

With one game to go, the Chiefs rank a middling 20th in the NFL in points allowed per game, and just gave up 24 points to one of the league's worst offenses in the Denver Broncos. 

Despite that, there are areas that the Chiefs have been able to be successful, such as ranking in the top-10 in the NFL in 3rd down defense. 

They also rank in the top-10 in run defense, which is fueled primarily from two players in their front-seven. 

That would be defensive tackle Chris Jones and linebacker Nick Bolton. 

Jones has been one of the better defensive lineman in the NFL for a while, but is having one of his best seasons with 13 sacks. 

Bolton is only in his second season, but is already becoming one of the best all-around players at his position, ranking second in the league with 165 total tackles. 

The Chiefs have been able to keep up talent in their secondary as well, with young defensive backs like Trent McDuffie and L'Jarius Sneed looking they'll be long-term pieces to build with. 

They aren't perfect, but the Chiefs aren't a defense without talent, and they've proven before they can provide trouble for the Las Vegas Raiders. 

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