Chris Jones’ Week 9 wrecking ball performance against the Jets earned him some league-wide hardware, and the Chiefs wasted no time making sure everybody knew it.
The NFL announced Wednesday that the Kansas City defensive tackle was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after he helped power a 35-12 win over New York. In his 11th season with the Chiefs, Jones posted four total tackles, including two solo, along with two sacks, two tackles for loss and one pass defended.
Kansas City celebrated the honor on social media with a short message for its veteran star: "Sack Nation stand up 🗣️ Congrats, @StoneColdJones!"
The reaction online split in the usual way. Some fans praised the award and Jones’ impact, while others pushed back.
One commenter wrote, "LFG Chris, about time 95 turned up more of same on Sunday," while others added, "Congrats! Job well done champ!!"
and "LMAO padded his stats against the Jets."
Jones was one of several Chiefs defenders who made life miserable for Geno Smith all game long. George Karlaftis matched the disruption with two sacks, four solo tackles, three tackles for loss and a pass defended, while Ashton Gillotte added a sack of his own as Kansas City’s defense kept the Jets from finding any rhythm.
The win moved the Chiefs to 6-2.
Jones’ season numbers now sit at 17 total tackles, including eight solo, 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He also has three passes defended and a fumble recovery as Kansas City tries to push back toward the postseason.
Even with other Chiefs defenders sitting ahead of him in some statistical categories, Jones remains a central piece of a defense that has been one of the league’s best. Kansas City is allowing just 307.9 yards of offense per game.
The schedule ahead gives the Chiefs a pair of games against struggling opponents. They travel to face the 3-6 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 15, before returning home the following weekend to play the 3-6 Arizona Cardinals.
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