CHICAGO, Ill. — Without their top two pass rushers and All-Pro safety, the Chiefs' first-string 'D' suffocated the Bears while surrendering just 20 yards and two first downs in a 23-7 win that wasn't as close as it sounds Saturday.
Indeed, the Kansas City defense is built to withstand significant losses — not exactly breaking news after seeing what it did despite missing Justin Houston in the second half of 2015.
We also know a ball-control offense has shown the backfield depth to weather the loss of Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles. The passing game has previously been a lot more top heavy, though, with high-priced Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce .