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Chiefs’ defense has been about more than pass rush lately. Next up: Brady’s Patriots

The Chiefs’ pass rush has been there all season.

Tied for the NFL lead in sacks with 52, with Chris Jones and Dee Ford ranking in the top 10 in that department and Justin Houston with at least one sack in the past five games, that department gets a check mark in ink.

But the Chiefs found their way to near to the bottom of the NFL rankings in total defense and points allowed because of failings on other categories.

For instance, the Chiefs led the NFL in total penalties and defensive penalties.

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