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Every NFL defense works hard to get its opponent to third down. If they aren't successful on third...
Every NFL defense works hard to get its opponent to third down. If they aren't successful on third down, however, their efforts were for naught. When a team's first and second down defense is effective, it opens things up for the designated pass rusher and the nickelback.
— Breaking down 'the money down' for NFL defenses
Chiefs aren't even mentioned, but the NFC East figures prominently, and KC is facing those clowns this year.
