Chiefs' Chris Jones Outlines Clear Goal for 2026 NFL Season
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs did not make the playoffs last year, partly because their pass rush was weaker than usual. Defensive player Chris Jones said the team needs more sacks and hopes to improve their defense for the 2026 NFL season.Key Facts
- The Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, with a 6-11 record last season.
- Their pass rush ranked near the bottom of the NFL, with only 35 sacks compared to 57 in their 2023 Super Bowl-winning season.
- Chris Jones is the team's leading pass rusher but had fewer sacks recently, with 15.5 in 2022, 10.5 in 2023, and 12 over the past two seasons combined.
- Jones said that getting more sacks is crucial for the defense to improve.
- He plans to use the poor performance last year as motivation for the 2026 season.
- The Chiefs will open their 2026 season against the Denver Broncos on September 14.
- Chris Jones has been selected seven times to the Pro Bowl and three times as a First Team All-Pro player.
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