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Analyzing the Chiefs’ defensive snap counts through 4 games

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense has established a core group of 11 players who have dominated snaps through the first four games, with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo emphasizing the need for refinement as the season progresses. Linebacker Nick Bolton has been a consistent presence, playing every defensive snap, while safety Alohi Gilman (97% snap share) has anchored the secondary, playing free safety on 65% of his reps to allow teammates like Jaden Hicks and L’Jarius Sneed to roam the middle of the field.

Cornerback Nohl Williams (93%) and defensive end George Karlaftis (86%) have also been stalwarts, with Karlaftis and R Mason Thomas (53%) leading the pass rush, though Chris Jones (70%)—primarily used as a pass rusher—has struggled with limited impact, generating just 8% pressure on his rush attempts. Interior pass rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah (48%) has been more effective, posting the third-most quarterback hits (4) on the team despite lining up in the B-gap on 47 snaps.

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