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Chiefs Haunted by One Crushing Problem, NFL Exec Says

Chiefs Haunted by One Crushing Problem, NFL Exec Says

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Dallas Cowboys, making their path to the NFL playoffs more challenging. The Chiefs are struggling, partly due to a weak pass rush, which is important for stopping the opposing team's quarterback from making plays.

Key Facts

  • The Kansas City Chiefs have a 6-6 record after losing to the Dallas Cowboys.
  • The Chiefs are four games behind the Denver Broncos in their division, the AFC West.
  • They are also two games behind the Wild Card playoff spots.
  • All current Wild Card teams have tiebreaker advantages over the Chiefs.
  • The Chiefs' pass rush ranks poorly, with only 22 sacks this season, placing them 27th in the NFL.
  • In 2023-24, the Chiefs were second in the league with 57 sacks when they won the Super Bowl.
  • The team ranks ninth in the NFL in terms of total yards allowed.
  • Kansas City has appeared in the playoffs for 10 years in a row.

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