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Chiefs’ season might hinge on this one underrated group vs Colts

A breakdown of why the Chiefs’ pass rush must dominate the Colts in Week 12 by limiting Jonathan Taylor early and pressuring Daniel Jones from the get-go.

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The Kansas City Chiefs don’t often enter Week 12 at .500, but that’s exactly where they stand at 5–5, fresh off a frustrating divisional loss to the Denver Broncos.

And quickly, the urgency—a little bit of desperation—has arrived for Andy Reid's group now in mid-November.

Taking a peek around the conference, the AFC playoff picture is tightening by the week, the margin for error is shrinking, and Sunday's matchup against the 8–2 Indianapolis Colts offers both the challenge and the opportunity Kansas City usually has thrived in.