{
  "id": 18513231,
  "title": "Chiefs DL Chris Jones, KC's highest-paid player says sacks 'overrated'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/chiefs-dl-chris-jones-kcs-highest-paid-player-says-sacks-overrated",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:34:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-dl-chris-jones-kcs-143438502.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones, who is the team's highest-paid player with a cap number of $44,850,000 this season, recently stated that sacks are overrated as a measure of a pass-rusher's effectiveness. The seven-time Pro Bowler made these remarks during a press conference before the Chiefs' Week 9 game against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. Jones argued that fans should focus on the overall performance of a defensive unit rather than relying solely on individual sack totals. In the past, Jones has considered himself the \"CEO of Sack Nation\" and emphasized his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks. However, it appears that the former Mississippi State Bulldog is now more focused on contributing to Steve Spagnuolo's defense, even if it means his statistical output may diminish in crucial moments.",
  "summary": "Star DL Chris Jones, the Kansas City Chiefs' highest-paid player, told reporters that sacks are \"overrated\" during a recent press conference in Week 9",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}