Chris Jones Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording two sacks, four total tackles, and a pass deflection in a 35-12 victory over the New York Jets. The award is the fourth of Jones' career and his first since 2024, bringing his sack total up after entering Week 9 with a half-sack on the season.