Nov 29, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) runs the ball after an interception agains the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Tyrann Mathieu discussed the difference between Weeks 11 and 12 for the Chiefs defense.
Tyrann Mathieu was ready to turn the corner. So was the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs defense.
After a frustrating week against the Las Vegas Raiders—the second such performance this season—in Week 11, the Chiefs came into their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing questions of how the defense, most notably the pass rush, would respond after allowing the Raiders to ring up 31 points in a losing effort (especially after giving up 40 points in the first matchup between the AFC West rivals).