The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) head into Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) riding a two-game win streak. It hasn’t been pretty across the board, but let’s get into the heart of it: The defensive line. Kansas City’s front was shaky through the first two weeks, but the last two outings told a different story. And the reason for that turnaround?

It starts and pretty much ends with defensive tackle Chris Jones and defensive end George Karlaftis . Jones continues to prove why he’s one of the league’s premier interior disruptors. According to ESPN’s player-level metrics, he ranks among the top defensive tackles in pass-rush win rate at 16% through four games.

On the edge, Karlaftis has emerged as one of the breakout pass rushers of 2025. He’s already one of just a handful

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