Chris Jones reaches 90 sacks in Chiefs history

Former Mississippi State defensive lineman Chris Jones recorded two sacks Sunday, reaching 90 for his NFL career and moving into second place on Kansas City’s franchise list. Ahead of Jones, who passed Tamba Hali, is only Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas with 126.5 sacks for the Chiefs.

Jones added four tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits and a pass defense in Kansas City’s 35-12 win over the New York Jets. His season totals: 17 tackles, 2.5 sacks, five quarterback hits, three tackles for loss, three pass defenses and one fumble recovery.

Jeffery Simmons and Montez Sweat, former Mississippi State teammates now playing together in Chicago, combined for 10 tackles in the Bears’ 27-24 win over Tampa Bay. Simmons contributed four tackles and a sack. He has six sacks this season and 48.5 for his career, while Sweat made six tackles and forced his first fumble of the season and the 16th of his career.

Dak Prescott completed 21 of 34 passes for 335 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Dallas’ 27-23 road win over Indianapolis. With 2,381 passing yards this season, Prescott ranks third in the NFL, his career touchdown total is 259.

Emmanuel Forbes started for the Los Angeles Rams and produced six solo tackles, one tackle for loss and three pass defenses in a 20-13 victory over Washington. In Houston’s 44-22 win over the Chargers, running back Woody Marks led the Texans with 70 rushing yards on 18 carries. He also caught one pass for 4 yards.

Elsewhere, Elgton Jenkins started at center and played all 73 Cleveland offensive snaps against New Orleans. Jacksonville punter Logan Cooke averaged 55.3 yards on three punts in a 33-10 win at Baltimore, while Saints cornerback Martin Emerson recorded two solo tackles in a 23-22 overtime victory over the Browns.

Why it matters

Jones’ 90 career sacks place him second in Kansas City history, behind Derrick Thomas’ 126.5. Several other former Bulldogs also played leading roles in Week 9 victories.