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How the Chiefs defense is shutting down opposing running backs | The Athletic

This season, Spagnuolo has played 21 defenders. The group has missed just 13 tackles when the opponent has run the ball, according to Pro Football Focus.

“It really starts from our defensive motto this year: ‘Demanding better,’” Reid said. “This year is about outdoing last year, it’s about outdoing what we did last week. It’s continuing to raise the bar and get better.”

In fact, the player who has generated the most rushing yards against the Chiefs this season is Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who gained 122 yards in the opener, most of which came after he scrambled out of the pocket.