Chiefs' defense shifts to three linebackers and zone, slowing Detroit’s plan to overpower them with heavy formations. Jones, Chanel and Bolton anchor runs and gaps, while Spagnuolo keeps the Detroit offense guessing. Detroit’s late adjustments show promise, but the Chiefs still answer the bell and validate their versatility on both lines.

The Seahawks’ front four and athletic linebackers threaten in the pass rush, and Seattle’s coverage has grown sharper with Murphy and Bryant making plays. Trevor Lawrence’s shaky reads pop up in Jacksonville’s game, while the NFC picture looks crowded and competitive, with Philly, Tampa Bay, and Seattle shaping a bruising, multi-defensive landscape.