Kansas City’s rookie duo Gillotte and Norman-Lott are taking steps forward, with Norman-Lott back in his second game and both learning to finish plays rather than leaving sacks on the field. The night highlighted their growing fit as a disruptive front.

In the win over the Giants, Karlaftis and Jones produced multiple pressures (each 5+), and KC pressured Russell Wilson on 54% of dropbacks with only six blitzes, underscoring a relentless, scheme-driven pass rush.

Since 2023 KC tops the league in scoring defense at 18.3 PPG, holding foes to 20 or fewer in 27 games, a cornerstone for fantasy managers valuing a steady, high-floor unit.

Kansas City sits 0-2 after a 20-17 loss to Philadelphia, with Chris Jones stressing accountability and resilience. He framed adversity as a character builder and urged the defense to sustain energy as the season unfolds. Omarr Norman-Lott's big second-half sack offered a tangible spark.

On the tush push, Jones noted officials can miss calls, and KC will keep grinding to stop it more. The rookie's physical play adds depth to the rotation and provides a blueprint for a timely rally next week.

Kansas City activates two rookies for the Sunday rematch with Philadelphia, adding interior pass rush help in Omarr Norman-Lott and adding a special teams and subpackage defender in Kevin Knowles. Norman-Lott, a Tennessee product, is viewed as an interior disruptor who can relieve Chris Jones on passing downs, while Knowles brings depth and cover capabilities as a foreseen contributor on special teams. Derrick Nnadi returns to start, reinforcing the Chiefs’ interior after a re-acquisition that bolsters the rotation.

Philly arrives without Dallas Goedert and Will Shipley, forcing adjustments as Tank Bigsby handles kickoff returns. Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals could resurface next week as KC reloads for the Giants, and the Eagles will lean on new options as the game at Arrowhead tests depth and coaching schemes in a high-stakes rematch atmosphere.