The Kansas City Chiefs defense used to be notoriously bad. But in the last few weeks, it’s looked almost elite.
Two offseason additions — Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo — have been given a lot of credit for that improvement.
Over the last three games, Mathieu has totaled 15 tackles, two interceptions and a tackle for loss — while Spagnuolo’s defense has allowed an average of 14 points and 103 rushing yards per game.
Those are vast improvements from the start of the season, showing that the defense has improved as the season progressed.