Forget the shiny 4-0 record the Kansas City Chiefs are sporting right now. Yeah, Patrick Mahomes looks vintage, and Kenneth Walker III is tearing it up on offense. But here’s the kicker, and it’s a jaw-dropper: the Chiefs defense hasn’t sacked a single quarterback in the past three weeks. ZERO. Not one. It’s an unbelievable stat, as ESPN’s Nate Taylor pointed out, and it’s got “significant problem” written all over it if this trend keeps up.
The Pass Rush Went Missing, Seriously?
We all saw the Chiefs kick off the 2026 season looking strong. In their 31-10 beatdown of the Denver Broncos in Week 1, the defense racked up four quarterback sacks. Four! That’s a good start, right? You’d think that kind of production would set the tone. But then, poof. The pass rush vanished. Starting with their Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts, carrying right through Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins, and then Week 4 versus the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs didn’t record a single sack. Three straight games of nothing. What gives? For a team that’s supposed to be a juggernaut, that’s just wild.
Why This Is a Huge Red Flag For a Perfect Team
It’s one thing to have a quiet week, but three straight weeks of zero sacks? That’s a different animal, especially when you look at the QBs they faced and how many sacks those teams usually give up. The Raiders have allowed a whopping 12 sacks this season. The Colts? Nine sacks. Even the Dolphins, who are tough to get to, have given up four sacks. You’d think the Chiefs’ D-line would be feasting, or at least getting a few crumbs. Malik Willis is a tough guy to bring down, sure, but the Chiefs really should have been able to get to Daniel Jones in Week 2 and Kirk Cousins in Week 4. The opportunities were there. This isn’t just a minor blip; it’s a big, flashing red light.
It’s only been four weeks, so you don’t want to hit the panic button just yet. But the Chiefs are heading into their Week 5 bye with a massive question mark hanging over their defense. If this concerning trend keeps going after the bye, this perfect 4-0 start could quickly turn into some serious trouble for Kansas City this season. Keep an eye on that sack column when they come back, because everything depends on it.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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