NFL names Chris Jones as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week

(Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs’ pass rush delivered a resurgent performance against the New York Jets, and the CEO of Sack Nation was recognized by the NFL for leading the way on Sunday. Sack Nation stand up 🗣️ Con

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The Kansas City Chiefs’ pass rush delivered a resurgent performance against the New York Jets, and the CEO of Sack Nation was recognized by the NFL for leading the way on Sunday.

The Chiefs announced that defensive tackle Chris Jones was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 9 performance. He earned two sacks, broke up a pass, made a run stuff on third-and-5, and registered five quarterback pressures, according

to Pro Football Focus.

It was the fourth time Jones has won the award, and the first time since Week 4 of the 2024 season. He registered two sacks and an additional quarterback hit in a 17-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in that performance. That was also the last time a Chiefs player has earned the award. Cornerback Jaylen Watson was the previous honoree after a pick-6 in Week 2 of his rookie year, also against the Chargers.

He is the third Chiefs player to win an AFC Player of the Week award from the NFL this season: running back Kenneth Walker earned the Offensive honor in Week 1, and punter Matt Araiza was named Special Teams Player of the Week after an excellent performance against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4.

Let’s see if Jones can build on the award-winning performance and continue to look like the dominant, All-Pro version of himself he was against New York.