The Kansas City Chiefs defense has made big plays this season, contributing to their undefeated record and confidence leading into Week 5.
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke with reporters after practice last week, sharing his thoughts on the New Orleans Saints thriving offense ahead of their Monday Night Football battle at Arrowhead Stadium.
“Well, I think they’re really good because they mix it up. It’s not just pass, and it’s not just trying to chuck it down deep. I mean, they’ll run the football, and they have some really good people to do that, so that’ll kind of get you on your heels a little bit.” said Spagnuolo. “Derek (Carr) knows exactly what to – I’ve always had respect for Derek Carr and how he gets them in and out – or out of a bad play and into a good one. I think that has a lot to do with it, and he’s a very accurate quarterback.“
After four games this season, New Orleans leads the NFL in points per game with 31.8. Derek Carr has six touchdown passes and three interceptions with 824 yards. He, along with lead running back Alvin Kamara (362 rushing yards), has the attention of Spagnuolo and star defensive lineman Chris Jones.
“They’re playing really good football. It’s a playoff-caliber team (that) we’re facing,” said Jones late last week after practice. (”They have a) heck of a defense, and the offense is relying heavily on Derek Carr and (Saints RB) Alvin Kamara.”
Due to injury, the Saints will be without Taysom Hill, who has played an essential offensive role over the years.