NFL defenses live and die by calculated risks. Last Super Bowl, the Chiefs had their alarm bells blaring as they stacked the box against Philadelphia. That tactical gambit quickly turned sour as the Eagles didn’t blink. Jalen Hurts capitalized with five plays over 20 yards, exposing the scheme and flipping the narrative in their favor. Now, the ghosts of that night hang heavy as Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo preps his squad for an early-season chess match that tests Kansas City’s adaptability and nerve.

Momentum, reputation, and a glimpse at playoff potential hang heavy on how Kansas chooses to defend against Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley this time. Stacking the box to stifle Saquon Barkley isn’t just about stopping the run. It’s a bet Kansas City placed in the hopes

See Full Page