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The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u2019 defense has been lights-out over the past three weeks.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest concerns for the unit entering the season was whether or not star defensive tackle Chris Jones would get enough help so\u00a0he could face less double and triple-teams<\/a>\u00a0from opposing offensive lines.<\/p>\n

Throughout the first four games of 2025, Jones has gotten that help from fourth-year defensive end George Karlaftis. During Sunday\u2019s win over the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens<\/a>, Karlaftis recorded two tackles (one for loss), one sack, and four quarterback hits.<\/p>\n

Chiefs DE George Karlaftis on pace for a career year<\/h2>\n

Karlaftis has racked up 18 total tackles (six for loss), three sacks, 10 quarterback hits, and one pass defensed so far this season. He also has 15 QB pressures, which is tied for the second most among all edge rushers in the NFL. While speaking to the media on Monday, coach Andy Reid emphasized the importance of what Karlaftis brings to Kansas City\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n

\u201cGeorge gives a ton of snaps,\u201d Reid said. \u201cHe plays almost the whole game every week, and very seldom comes out. Again, he brings that aggressive heartbeat, and even though he might not get home, he\u2019s always around. He just keeps getting better. He\u2019s got a little bit of that DieHard battery deal in him. He keeps on going.\u201d<\/p>\n

Being a three-down player and rarely ever coming off the field for a breather doesn\u2019t prevent Karlaftis from playing with a high motor. That is part of the reason why general manager\u00a0Brett Veach gave him a four-year, $93 million contract extension<\/a>\u00a0during the offseason.<\/p>\n

Karlaftis leads the team in sacks, QB hits and pressures, and tackles for loss. He has helped open things up for Jones over the last two games, who has recorded a sack and four QB hits during that span. Karlaftis and Jones are becoming a dynamic duo, and more help could be on the way as rookie defensive linemen\u00a0Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte continue to develop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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