The Kansas City Chiefs just snagged their fifth win of the season, taking down the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. And while they were locking up that W, middle linebacker Nick Bolton went out and made some serious history, leading his squad with 11 tackles. He broke a franchise record, surpassing one of their all-time greats with his 26th game hitting that 10+ tackle mark, and he is feeling pretty good about it.
Bolton’s Big Moment and KC’s Scary Start
Bolton’s performance, 11 tackles with three solo, was huge in that victory. He actually knew the record was coming, saying, “I knew going into the Colts game. I missed a couple of tackles and didn’t deserve it then, but it’s pretty cool being in the echelon with those guys. A lot of linebackers came before me who laid the groundwork, and being part of history with them is a special moment for me.” This guy is playing at a seriously high level.
But it is not just Bolton. These Chiefs are rolling. They are now 3-0 in the AFC West this season, which ties them with the San Francisco 49ers for the most divisional wins across the entire league so far. They have been straight-up bullies in their own division since 2018, rocking a 39-12 record against AFC West opponents. That is wild. They have ripped off five straight wins to open the year, sitting pretty at 5-0 through the first six weeks. Yeah, they are good. Really good.
Prime-Time Showdown: The Emerald City Faces The Undefeated
So, the Chiefs are flying high, unbeaten, breaking records, and dominating their division. Who do they get to test that perfect record against next? Our Seattle Seahawks, baby! That is right, a prime-time showdown is on deck, and you know our 12s are going to be absolutely buzzing for it. It is going to be a tough one, no doubt, but that is what we live for.
Here is where it gets interesting for our boys, though. The Chiefs are heading into this game with a couple of question marks on their offensive line. Head coach Andy Reid was a bit cagey about offensive tackle Josh Simmons’ status, saying he is “still probably going to be ramping up as we go” as he returns from injury. And wide receiver Rashee Rice? Reid hadn’t seen him yet the day the reports came out, so his status for the game against the Seahawks is up in the air too. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is apparently “a dawg,” according to an ex-teammate who praised him for not “milking that ankle injury.” So he is probably good to go.
The Seahawks are heading into a massive prime-time battle against the undefeated Chiefs, and it could be a chance to exploit some of their injury concerns on offense. Can our defense make them pay? Our guys will have their hands full, but if there is any team that can rise to the occasion and hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season, it is the Seahawks in front of the loudest fans in the league. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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