The Kansas City Chiefs defense has stepped up its game in 2023 and has some seriously impressive stats to show for its tremendous efforts this season. Led by defensive backs L’Jarius Sneed, Trent McDuffie and Justin Reid, the unit is allowing the fewest yards per play of any team in the NFL since Week 8, according to Pro Football Focus.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense has allowed the fewest yards per play in the NFL since week 8 (4.0) 🛑 pic.twitter.com/Pma5rHDrnt
— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) November 21, 2023
While the team may be in a bit of a rut on the other side of the ball, the outstanding play of its defense should give them an opportunity to put together a strong end to their 2023 campaign as they look to clinch the top seed in the AFC playoffs in January.
Expect defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to continue developing the young talent at his disposal over the course of Kansas City’s last seven games. If he can manage to squeeze any more production out of his players in the season’s homestretch, the Chiefs should have no problem making some noise when elimination games start.