Karlaftis finished with three tackles (two solo), including a tackle for a loss and 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
The defensive end also played on 89 percent of the defensive snaps. Karlaftis has 14 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, in six games this season.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Active in win
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Bolton finished with six tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
The starting middle linebacker also played on 93 percent of the defensive snaps. Bolton has 44 tackles (30 solo) and three passes defensed in 2024.
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Chiefs' Justin Reid: Leads team in tackles
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Reid recorded nine tackles (six solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.
The safety also played on 93 percent of the defensive snaps. Reid has 35 tackles (24 solo), two passes defensed and an interception in 2024.
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Chiefs' Keith Taylor: Headed to Kansas City
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The Chiefs signed Taylor to the active roster Tuesday.
Taylor last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Panthers, during which he accrued 29 tackles (24 solo) and three pass breakups across 17 games. While he didn't play in 2023, Taylor could compete for snaps on the Chiefs' first-team defense after starting corner Jaylen Watson suffered a fractured ankle against the 49ers in Week 7. Taylor will compete with Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson for the second starting corner job opposite Trent McDuffie.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Placed on IR
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The Chiefs placed Watson (lower leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Watson fractured his ankle during Sunday's win over the 49ers, an injury that will keep him out for the rest of the 2024 regular season, though he could be available to come back off IR if the Chiefs make a deep playoff run, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. With Watson sidelined, Nazeeh Johnson should have the inside track on Joshua Williams for the second starting corner job opposite Trent McDuffie, though the Chiefs signed Keith Taylor on Tuesday to bring in some additional depth and competition at the position.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Done for regular season, at least
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Watson (lower leg) is slated to undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a fractured left fibula-tibia and will miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Watson has a chance to return to the field should the Chiefs still be in contention late in the playoffs, but his recovery timetable may also sideline him longer than January or February. The third-year pro had been essentially an every-down player at outside cornerback for Kansas City, so his absence will afford Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams additional starting reps at outside cornerback. Expect Watson to be officially placed on IR in the near future.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Suffers signifcant injury
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Watson suffered a fractured ankle in Sunday's win over the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Watson was spotted with crutches and a cast after the victory, so the news isn't exactly surprising. The Washington State product will undergo further imagining Monday to determine the severity of the fracture and whether or not he may be able to return at some point later this season. Watson's likely absence in the weeks ahead will leave the Chiefs without one of their starting corners and afford increased opportunity for Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: On crutches
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Watson (ankle) was on crutches and wearing a cast after Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
The cornerback suffered the injury during the game after making three tackles (two solo). Watson has 32 tackles (21 solo) and six passes defensed this season. Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson should see more action if Watson is forced to miss time.
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Chiefs' Jaylen Watson: Done for day
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Watson (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
Watson's day is officially done after he suffered an ankle injury in the second half versus San Francisco. Moving forward, if Watson is unavailable, Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson will see added work in the secondary with Kansas City.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Won't play in Week 7
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Danna (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
Danna popped up on the Chiefs' injury report with a back injury following the team's bye week and was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out for Sunday's contest. Expect Felix Anudike-Uzomah to see increased work on the Chiefs' first-team defense in Danna's stead.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Danna (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.
The 26-year-old will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 7, when the Chiefs travel to San Francisco. If Danna is unable to play through his pectoral injury Sunday, expect 2023 first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah to see additional snaps and start opposite George Karlaftis on the Chiefs' defensive line.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Tending to pec issue
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Danna is dealing with a pectoral injury following the Chiefs' bye in Week 6, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
It's not clear when Danna suffered the injury, but in any case, his availability for Week 7 is now in doubt. Kansas City's first official practice report of the week Wednesday should offer some insight into his status.
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Chiefs' Bryan Cook: Grabs first interception of season
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Cook tallied two solo tackles and an interception during Monday's 26-13 win over the Saints.
All of Cook's stats came on the Chiefs' first defensive series, which ended when he picked off a Derek Carr pass intended for Rashid Shaheed. It was Cook's first interception since Week 7 of the 2023 campaign. He's up to 26 tackles (21 solo) and four passes defended (one interception) through the first five games of the regular season.
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Chiefs' Nick Bolton: Leads Chiefs with 11 tackles
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Bolton logged 11 tackles (six solo) in Monday's 26-13 win over the Saints.
Bolton was the leading tackler for the Chiefs on Monday, with eight of his tackles coming in the second half. Bolton is up to 38 tackles (25 solo) and two passes defended through the first five games of the regular season. Bolton and the Chiefs will have their work cut out of them after the bye when they face the 49ers on Oct. 20.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Will play Week 5
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Danna (calf) fully participated in Saturday's practice and does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Danna was held out of the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Chargers due to a calf injury. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he upgraded to a full participant for Saturday's session and will be good to go for Monday night. Danna has registered 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, through three regular-season contests.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Limited to start week
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Danna (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Danna was unable to play in Week 4 against the Chargers due to a calf injury he sustained during practice leading up to the game. He was at least able to practice in some capacity Thursday, and the next two practice sessions will provide a better sense of his status heading into Monday's game against the Saints. Danna has recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, in three regular-season games.
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Chiefs' Trent McDuffie: Active in win
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McDuffie finished with six tackles (three solo), including a tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
The cornerback also played on every defensive snap for the fourth game in a row and helped limit the Chargers to 224 yards of total offense. McDuffie has 15 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed through four games in 2024.
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Chiefs' Chris Jones: Records pair of sacks in win
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Jones finished with four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
The five-time All-Pro finished with his best statistical game of the year to date. Jones has nine tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024.
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Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Leads team in tackles
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Tranquill finished with 10 tackles (seven solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Chiefs' 17-10 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
The starting weak-side linebacker also played on 87 percent of the defensive snaps. Tranquill has 24 tackles (15 solo) through four games this season.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Out for Week 4
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Danna (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Danna has started all three games to open the season and played a season-best 72 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday night against the Falcons. On the year, Danna has recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, and two QB hits. Felix Anudike-Uzomah and Malik Herring will be next up for snaps opposite George Karlaftis on Kansas City's defensive front.
