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Scouting Report: Chiefs’ Defense Overcoming Horrible Start

As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Tom Mead and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Tom on the players.

Today, previewing the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense.

ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT

CHIEFS’ RUN DEFENSE

The run defense, similar to the Minnesota Vikings, has been a bit of a weird one to figure out. On paper, it doesn’t look great, a 4.7 yards per carry average which ranks tied for 29th in the league.