The Chiefs got more than just a win against the Browns that will pay dividends moving forward
Despite racking up another win and moving to 13-1 on the season, many were left frustrated with how the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 15. That would be thanks to the Chiefs' offense, which scored on just three of 13 possessions on the day (not counting it's final possession of kneel […]
Despite racking up another win and moving to 13-1 on the season, many were left frustrated with how the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 15.
That would be thanks to the Chiefs' offense, which scored on just three of 13 possessions on the day (not counting it's final possession of kneel downs). Two of those scores were due in part to having tremendous field position from Cleveland turnovers.
Kansas City's defense snagged four interceptions and recovered a fumble against the Browns' offense. It's special teams also added a fumble recovery. Per Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen, those six takeaways were their most in a single game for K.C. since Week 3 of the 2016 season.
Also of note is the Chiefs being one of just three teams to force at least six takeaways in one game over the past five years. Forcing turnovers has been a point of emphasis for the Chiefs' defense lately, as it ranked near the bottom of the NFL in that category prior to facing the Browns. K.C. has now shot up to 15th.
Detractors will be quick to point out that Cleveland has committed the second-most turnovers in the league, but sometimes a team just needs to have some success against a weaker opponent to build confidence. There is now a weight off of the Chiefs' defense, giving it the confidence to play fast and loose.
The Chiefs also had a good day getting to the quarterback, recording five sacks. It's no coincidence that they forced so many turnovers during a game that the pass rush was clicking. If they're going to get back to their dominant form from last year, getting sacks and takeaways will be the reason why.
Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie’s first career interception came with help from the unlikeliest of places
Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie got an assist from the unlikeliest of places on his first career interception.
