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How the Chiefs weaponized their linebackers to stop the Falcons’ running game

During Sunday’s 17-22 victory, the Kansas City Chiefs' run defense dominated against a good Atlanta Falcons running game. Star running back Bijan Robinson had only 31 yards on 16 carries as the Falcons averaged only 3.3 yards per run with a success rate of just 25% — and got a first down on only 17% of their runs. The Chiefs never allowed the Falcons to get comfortable on the ground, forcing third-and-longs where defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo could use exotic pressures that worked all night.

How did Kansas City pull it off?