The New Orleans Saints feature multiple offensive weapons, which have led to their 2-2 start to the season. They visit Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night to challenge the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs and their much-improved defense.
Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis spoke with reporters on Thursday about his thoughts on the Saints offense ahead of Monday night’s game.
“We’ve played against that coordinator a few times. They have playmakers all over the field. Starting with their quarterback, their alliance has been off to a great start.” said Karlaftis. “Obviously, they’re running back, the receiver, so they’re a great team. The record indicates that, and (given) what they’ve done offensively, we’ll have our hands full. Spags (Steve Spagnuolo) has a great game plan, and we’ll execute it. So I think we’ll be good.”
Karlaftis hit double-digit sacks last season and had earned a solid reputation as a pass rusher and threat on the defensive line. He focused on the next significant factor in the Saints’ offense, running back Alvin Kamara.
“He (Kamara) could do a lot of different stuff, both as a runner and a pass catcher,” said Karlaftis. “We’re gonna have our hands full with him. It’s really just playing team ball and really being disciplined, and each man is playing as 1-11 and executing his assignment.”
The Chiefs’ defense, led by all-pro Chris Jones, has played well late in games, closing things out on a potential opposing comeback drive. The unit hopes to avoid late-game thrillers and have the game well in hand in the fourth quarter.