Chiefs Beat Jets 35-12 to Improve to 6-2
Kansas City snapped a two-game losing streak as Chris Jones moved into second place on the team's career sacks list.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 35-12 at Arrowhead Stadium, ending a two-game losing streak. After trailing 9-7 in the second quarter, the Chiefs outscored the Jets 28-3 over the rest of the game.
Why it matters
The win lifts the Chiefs to 6-2 and into second place in the AFC West Division. It also marks a notable milestone for defensive lineman Chris Jones, who now ranks second in franchise history in sacks.
Chris Jones recorded two sacks, raising his career total with the Chiefs to 90 over 11 seasons. The Chiefs' 28-3 scoring run after halftime turned a 9-7 deficit into a 35-12 final.
The players
Chris Jones
Chris Jones is a veteran defensive lineman who has spent 11 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and is now second in franchise history in career sacks.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a longtime NFL franchise based in Kansas City, Missouri, and a perennial contender in the AFC.
The details
The Chiefs trailed 9-7 with about the second quarter halfway complete before pulling away. Jones recorded two sacks in the win and passed Tamba Hali for second place on the franchise's career sacks list.
Timeline
Sunday, Nov. 8: Chiefs defeat Jets 35-12 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Sunday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m.: Chiefs play the Falcons in Atlanta.
Season Trajectory
Jones passing Tamba Hali for second on the Chiefs' all-time sacks list places him behind only the franchise's record holder in a defensive line tradition that has long anchored Kansas City's playoff teams. The 6-2 record keeps the Chiefs in the thick of the AFC West race.
The Chiefs' move to 6-2 keeps them in contention for the AFC West, and Jones' sack total is a useful marker for fantasy managers tracking defensive linemen. Kansas City's next game in Atlanta on Nov. 15 will show whether the defense can keep this pace on the road.
The takeaway
The win shows how a team trailing at halftime can still control a game with a strong second-half run, and Jones' milestone underscores the value of sustained production on the defensive line.
What happens next
The Chiefs travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Football coverage on Wisevoter.
