George Karlaftis showcases strong defensive performance for Chiefs against Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

George Karlaftis led the defensive charge for the Kansas City Chiefs in their 35-12 victory over the New York Jets on November 12, 2026. Karlaftis recorded six tackles, four of which were solo, along with two sacks and three tackles for loss. His performance contributed significantly to the Chiefs' defensive resurgence after a challenging start to the season. Following this win, Kansas City aims to build momentum as they head into their next matchup. The defense showed improvement, holding the Jets to just 165 total yards after an initial scoring drive, and did not allow any points in the second half.
- •Karlaftis finished with six tackles and two sacks against the Jets.
- •Kansas City's defense recorded five sacks in total during the game.
- •The Chiefs did not allow a point in the second half.
- •Kansas City celebrated Karlaftis' standout performance on social media.
- •This win marks a turnaround after consecutive losses for the Chiefs.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Chiefs Reacts to George Karlaftis’ Defensive Performance Against New York Jets
"The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated George Karlaftis’ standout defensive performance after their 35-12 victory over the New York Jets, highlighting the edge rusher’s impact on social media. The team’s enthusiastic reaction followed a game in which its pass rush delivered one of its strongest outings of the season. Karlaftis finished with six tackles, including four […] The post Kansas City Chiefs Reacts to George Karlaftis’ Defensive Performance Against New York Jets appeared first on Gridiron Her
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