The Kansas City Chiefs pass rush played at an elite level in Week 9 against the New York Jets, reminding opponents and critics of the unit's potential, especially on the defensive line. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters Monday during his weekly press conference about the rejuvenated defense led by multiple-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones.
"Well, first of all, (Chris Jones) he had singled up a few times, and so you're playing us, and I thought schematically, the guys did a great job getting him in that spot and moving him around," said Reid. "We've tried to do that in the past, but they've kind of followed him and with a back or a tight end or motion and somebody in position to chip him with a tight end. So, he was able
to single up and took advantage of it and when he's one-on-one, he's a hard one to stop."
Kansas City recorded 5 sacks in Week 9. It was the team's second game with 4 or more sacks this season (Week 6 vs. Los Angeles Chargers), tied for the most in the NFL in that span. Three different players recorded at least 1 sack, with Jones, George Karlaftis, and Ashton Gillotte taking down Jets quarterback Geno Smith.
Jones' 2 sacks last Sunday moved him past Tamba Hali for the second-most sacks in Chiefs franchise history (dating back to 1982), with 90 sacks. He already owns the franchise record for most sacks by a defensive tackle or nose tackle. Jones' 605.5 sack yards are also the second most in Chiefs history.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Andy Reid reacts to a dominant performance from a perennial Pro Bowler
