Chiefs offensive lineman Kahlil Benson named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Kahlil Benson, an undrafted rookie offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month for September 2026. Starting at left tackle in all three games, Benson allowed only seven quarterback pressures in 106 pass-block snaps, ranking third fewest among all left tackles. He is the eighth offensive lineman to receive the award, joining previous Chiefs winners like Kareem Hunt and Eric Berry. Benson's strong performance has contributed to Kansas City's offensive line allowing just four sacks this season, tied for fifth-fewest in the league.
- •Benson is the fifth Chiefs player to win a Rookie of the Month award.
- •He has the highest one-on-one matchup percentage among rookies with at least 15 snaps.
- •Kansas City has only allowed four sacks this season.
- •Anthony Hill of the Tennessee Titans was named AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs OL Kahlil Benson named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month
"Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kahlil Benson named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month | @EdEastonJr
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 1, 2026, 6:23 PMThe NFL Fantasy Hobby Waiver Wire: Week 3
NFL•Oct 1, 2026, 6:19 PMSeahawks’ Zach Charbonnet will be back from injury soon, posing questions for fantasy managers
NFL•Oct 1, 2026, 5:05 PMChiefs RB Kenneth Walker III named AFC Offensive Player of the Month
NFL•Oct 1, 2026, 3:25 PMWhy the Vikings could be the NFL's last undefeated team
NFL•Oct 1, 2026, 2:39 PMEagles by the numbers: Where Philadelphia ranks entering Week 4
NFL•Oct 1, 2026, 2:17 PMIs Dolphins-Vikings on in my area? Week 4 broadcast map, TV channel