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Kansas City Chiefs allow 47 sacks on quarterbacks last season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs allow 47 sacks on quarterbacks last season
Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks were sacked 47 times last season, ranking 11th among NFL teams. Patrick Mahomes took 34 of those sacks over 14 games, which nearly set a career high. The Chiefs aim to reduce this number ahead of their season opener against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in 47 days. Rookie cornerback Zelmar Vedder will wear the No. 47 jersey this season, which has been rarely used in the franchise's history.

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  • •Chiefs quarterbacks sacked 47 times, 11th-most in the NFL.
  • •Mahomes sacked 34 times in 14 games, nearing career high.
  • •Next game is against the Denver Broncos in 47 days.
  • •Rookie cornerback Zelmar Vedder wears the No. 47 jersey.
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