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3 defensive insights from the Chiefs’ Week 1 victory over the Ravens

The Kansas City Chiefs27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night left us with a lot to unpack.

On defense, the usual suspects shined: defensive tackle Chris Jones forced the team’s only takeaway with the unit’s single sack. Safety Justin Reid led the team with eight solo tackles.

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Leo Chenal led the #Chiefs with 5 -- playing 61% of the unit's snaps— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) September 7, 2024

Third-year linebacker Leo Chenal was also one of Kansas City’s most impactful players — but our film analyst Caleb James will evaluate his performance in a separate article.