Chris Jones reaches 90 sacks for Kansas City Chiefs
The defensive tackle passed Tamba Hali for second on the all-time list during a 35-12 win over the New York Jets.
By Robert Ward ·
Chris Jones recorded two sacks on Sunday, lifting his career total to 90 for the Kansas City Chiefs. That performance moved him past Tamba Hali, who holds 89.5, to claim the second spot on the franchise's all-time sack list. The Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 35-12 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jones enters this milestone after an 11-year run in the league. He has played for Kansas City his entire career. Before this game, he sat in third place behind Derrick Thomas, who leads the team with 126.5 sacks. Jones is the only other player in the top three, a spot he held until Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
The team struggled to generate pressure in previous weeks. The Chiefs managed only one sack during a two-game losing streak against the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. Sunday marked a rebound, with the defense forcing five total sacks on quarterback Geno Smith. That is a season high for Kansas City.
Jones credited the group effort behind his individual numbers. He noted that while one player receives the statistical credit, the success relies on the entire unit. "It's a testament to all my teammates," Jones said. "One person gets the credit, but it takes a village." He added that he is "super grateful" for the people he has worked alongside during his career.
Teammates George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte contributed to the pressure as well. Karlaftis recorded two sacks, while Gillotte added one. Jones said the team's "relentless" nature helped reach the season-high total. He also acknowledged a shift in his own perspective on statistics. Before the game, he said sacks are "huge" but that he does not play for stats. After the win, he admitted a change in tone: "I lied. Sacks are everything."
Jones made his second sack from the edge. It was his first sack from that position this season. He said the location of the tackle matters less than creating an advantage. "It's about whatever gives us an advantage," he said. "I don't care where I'm at as long as I get the opportunity to rush the passer."
The Chiefs travel to Atlanta next Sunday to face the Falcons. The game is scheduled for noon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
