Steve Spagnuolo addresses Chiefs' defensive struggles against Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo discussed his unit's difficulties after their Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs faced challenges leading to overtime but managed to limit the Colts to just a field goal in a critical moment. Despite the victory, Spagnuolo acknowledged the need for improvement after feeling that the defense let the team down in certain instances during the game. Linebackers Nick Bolton and Jaden Hicks each recorded over ten tackles, contributing to the defense's effectiveness at key moments.
- •Spagnuolo reflects on defensive performance after Week 2 against Colts.
- •Chiefs limited Colts to a field goal during a crucial overtime moment.
- •Bolton recorded 13 tackles, while Hicks had 10 tackles.
- •Spagnuolo emphasizes the need to learn from defensive lapses.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Spagnuolo explains defensive issues against the Colts in Week 2
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