{
  "id": 11264279,
  "title": "Chris Jones Fires Back at Critics of Chiefs' Defensive Line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/chris-jones-fires-back-at-critics-of-chiefs-defensive-line",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T19:41:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/chris-jones-fires-back-at-critics-of-chiefs-defensive-line-12513608"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chris Jones has responded to detractors who have questioned the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive line. The Chiefs are currently undefeated, having won three games in the 2026 NFL season against the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, and Miami Dolphins. The team ranks fourth in the league in yards allowed per game (278) and third in points allowed per game (16.7) during their first three contests. However, the Chiefs' defensive line, spearheaded by Chris Jones and George Karlaftis, has yet to register a single sack this season. On Thursday, Jones addressed the criticism, stating that it is okay to continue giving the media an additional week to critique the defensive line, which has been yielding 10 points per game while securing three wins. Jones emphasized that a victory holds greater importance than a sack and expressed faith that the sacks will come if they persist in their current approach. The Chiefs aim to extend their unbeaten record in a Week 4 encounter against their division rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, scheduled for this weekend at 4:25 p.m. ET in Las Vegas.",
  "summary": "Chris Jones fired back at critics of the Kansas City Chiefs and their lack of sacks so far this season, despite starting 3-0.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chris Jones responds to critics of Chiefs' defensive line.",
    "Chiefs undefeated with three wins in 2026 NFL season.",
    "Jones' defensive line has not recorded a sack yet."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}