Chris Jones admits to lying about previous comments after two-sack game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs acknowledged during his postgame press conference that he previously mischaracterized the significance of sacks, stating, "I know last week I said sacks don't matter; I lied. Sacks are everything!" This admission followed an impressive performance against the New York Jets, where Jones recorded two sacks, contributing to the team's victory. His performance allowed him to pass Tamba Hali for second all-time in franchise history, now totaling 90.5 career sacks. The Chiefs' defense has faced criticism recently, but the breakthrough win may shift the narrative around their pass rush.
- •Chris Jones recorded two sacks against the New York Jets.
- •He surpassed Tamba Hali for second in franchise history with 90.5 sacks.
- •Jones previously downplayed the importance of sacks before his strong performance.
- •The Chiefs had faced recent criticism for their defensive pass rush.
- •Jones has played his entire 11-year career with Kansas City.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Jones admits to lying about a past controversial comment
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