Top 5 Chiefs Defensive Standouts from Week 3

Trent McDuffie may have dropped out of the Top 5, but he is too talented to be left unmentioned on this list. In 66 defensive snaps, McDuffie achieved an overall PFF grade of 73.2. His tackling performance was particularly impressive, earning him a standout grade of 82.1. He recorded a total of four tackles, with three of them being solo.

5. S Bryan Cook

Cook may not have been a big factor in multiple tackles against the Giants, but when he was on the field, his presence was felt. Earning an overall PFF grade of 78.7 and a coverage grade of 72, Coach Spagnuolo couldn't have asked for much more from Cook with how the game was unfolding.

4. CB Jaylen Watson

The shining moment for Jaylen Watson came near the end of the first half after he intercepted what would have been a touchdown pass by Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, to keep their opponents at six points. PFF scored Watson with an 81.2 overall grade, with a coverage and tackle grade of nearly 80.

3. LB Drue Tranquill

Tranquill has looked sharp to begin his contract year with Kansas City, as he shined against the Giants. Collecting five total tackles in the game, PFF gave Tranquill an 89.4 overall grade in the 52 defensive snaps he was a part of. A large contributor to his overall grade was his coverage, earning an 87.5 in that category.

2. DE George Karlaftis

Karlaftis' slow start to the campaign looked to have a big turnaround following his Week 3 performance. In 59 defensive snaps, Karlaftis had 10 total tackles, eight solo tackles, one quarterback sack, three tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits, giving him an overall PFF grade of 90.4 for his defensive efforts.

1. DB Christian Roland-Wallace

Roland-Wallace hauled in a big interception against the Giants and returned it for 23 yards. He also collected four total tackles, two solo tackles, and had one pass defended. His overall PFF grade of 91.4 was largely due to his coverage, which earned a 89.7 grade in that category.