Chiefs' Chris Jones: First full sack of 2026 in Week 9 win
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Jones recorded four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets.
The 32-year-old defensive lineman had gotten off to a slow start to begin the 2026 season, his 11th in the league. Prior to Sunday, he'd recorded just 0.5 sacks across the first seven games, so his 2.0 sacks were his first full ones of the campaign. Jones is now up to 17 tackles (eight solo), including 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery on 72 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Chiefs' George Karlaftis: Two sacks in win over Jets
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Karlaftis recorded six tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets.
After starting the season without a sack in his first four games, Karlaftis has 4.0 sacks over his last four contests. For the season, the 25-year-old edge rusher is up to 32 tackles (16 solo), including the 4.0 sacks, a career-high nine pass breakups, including his first career interception, and a forced fumble across eight games. He's on pace to shatter his previous career high of 48 tackles, which was set last season.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Dozen tackles in Week 9 victory
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Bolton recorded 12 tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets.
Bolton doesn't do much in the box scores other than rack up tackles, but he's good at that and now has five double-digit tackles games through eight contests to begin the 2026 campaign. For the season, Bolton is up to 80 tackles (39 solo), two pass breakups and a forced fumble on 99 percent of the Chiefs' defensive snaps.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Racks up 13 tackles in Week 9 win
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Tranquill collected 13 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets.
It was Tranquill's second double-digit tackles game of the season, and both have come over the last three weeks. The veteran linebacker has piled up 66 tackles (33 solo), two pass breakups and one fumble recovery on 88 percent of the defensive snaps across eight games this season.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Past shoulder injury
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Delane (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
The first-round rookie cornerback appears set to return to the lineup Sunday against the Falcons after missing the previous two contests. Delane has been dealing with the shoulder issue sine initially injuring it during the offseason program. Across five games this season, Delane has 27 tackles (17 solo) and five pass breakups, including an interception.
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Chiefs' Peter Woods: Won't play Sunday
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Woods (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Woods will not play in Sunday's game as he continues to deal with a neck injury he sustained in the Chiefs' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. The rookie first-rounder is continuing to make progress in his recovery.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Out for Week 9
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Delane (shoulder) will not play Sunday against the Jets, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Andy Reid added that the rookie Delane is "making progress" but isn't quite ready to make his return, marking the second straight game the 22-year-old will miss. Delane has 27 tackles (17 solo), five pass deflections, and one interception in five games this season.
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Chiefs' Peter Woods: Done for night
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Woods (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Woods went down with a neck injury early in the contest, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. Woods will now shift his focus towards being ready to go for the team's Week 9 matchup with the Jets.
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Chiefs' Peter Woods: Dealing with neck issue
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Woods (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Woods suffered a neck injury in the first quarter, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Chris Jones and Khyiris Tonga will continue to operate as the Chiefs' top options at defensive tackle.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Not available against Denver
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Delane (shoulder) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Delane was initially given the questionable tag for Week 8 despite not practicing both Thursday and Friday. The Chiefs will now be without their rookie first-round corner and veteran defensive back L'Jarius Sneed (knee), the latter of whom was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Their absences for Sunday's AFC West tilt means more defensive snaps are available for the likes of Kristian Fulton, Jadon Canady, Christian Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks. Delane's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Iffy for Week 8
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Sneed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Denver.
Sneed missed Wednesday's practice while tending to a personal matter and has reps limited Thursday and Friday due to a lingering knee issue. He's played through his knee injury all season, but if he were to be ruled out for Sunday's AFC West tilt, then Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace would both be in line for expanded roles in the Chiefs' secondary.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Questionable vs. Denver
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Delane (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Delane missed each of the last two practices of Week 8 prep due to a shoulder issue, suggesting that the rookie first-rounder picked up the injury during Wednesday's session. The Chiefs have not ruled out Delane despite the missed practices, but if he's unable to play Sunday, then Kristian Fulton and Christian Roland-Wallace would be the top candidates to start opposite Nohl Williams at outside corner.
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Chiefs' Mansoor Delane: Misses practice Thursday
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Delane (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.
Delane practiced Wednesday, though after missing Thursday's session, he is now listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional clash with the Broncos. The 22-year-old rookie dealt with the issue during training camp, and while he managed to suit up in Week 1 against Denver, he aggravated the injury during the contest and missed the Week 2 overtime victory over the Colts. He has had a sound inaugural campaign, amassing 27 total tackles (17 solo), one interception and five passes defended. If Delane can't play in Week 8, Christian Roland-Wallace and Kristian Fulton would be in line for more playing time.
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Chiefs' Omarr Norman-Lott: Designated to return from PUP list
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The Chiefs designated Norman-Lott (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Norman-Lott was limited in his return to practice Wednesday. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he sustained in October of 2025. The Chiefs now have 21 days to activate Norman-Lott from the PUP list, otherwise he would be forced to miss the entire 2026 season.
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Chiefs' Nohl Williams: Career night in Seattle
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Williams finished Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seahawks with 10 tackles (four solo) and one interception.
The second-year defensive back's 10 tackles were a career best, and his interception off Sam Darnold late in the second quarter was also the first of Williams' NFL career. Williams is up to 29 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including one interception) through six regular-season games.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Posts 11 tackles in Week 7 loss
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Bolton registered 11 tackles (six solo) during the Chiefs' 20-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Bolton played all but one of the Chiefs' 69 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he finished second on the team in tackles behind Drue Tranquill (12). Bolton has recorded double-digit stops in four of six regular-season games and is up to 59 tackles (29 solo) and two pass defenses on the year.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Season-high 12 stops vs. Seattle
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Tranquill finished Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Seahawks with 12 tackles (four solo).
Tranquil led the Chiefs in combined tackles Sunday, and he was one of three Kansas City defenders to reach double-digit stops. He's logged at least seven tackles in each of the first six games of the regular season and is up to 48 tackles (22 solo), two pass defenses and one fumble recovery in 2026.
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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Gets green light for Week 7
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Sneed (knee) is active for Sunday night's game against the Seahawks.
Sneed stayed back in Kansas City due to personal reasons but flew out on his own this weekend and is good to go for Sunday night. The veteran cornerback has appeared in all five games this season, logging 30 tackles (20 solo), three pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
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Chiefs' Cooper McDonald: Activated from IR
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The Chiefs activated McDonald (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
The Chiefs opened McDonald's 21-day practice window Oct. 20. The reserve linebacker has recovered from his knee injury and should be all set to suit up for Sunday Night Football against the Seahawks.
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Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Doesn't fly with team
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Sneed (knee) did not fly to Seattle with the Chiefs due to personal reasons but remains questionable for Sunday night's contest.
Sneed was limited in practice throughout the week due to his knee injury while also appearing to be dealing with personal issues. The starting slot cornerback will need to make the journey to Seattle by himself if he is to suit up for Sunday night's primetime contest against the Super Bowl 60 champs.
