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Under the Helmet with George Karlaftis Get to know Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis in this edition of Under the Helmet.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

'Hold the Fort' - Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview w/ George Karlaftis | Defending The Kingdom

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

George Karlaftis Brings C.J. Stroud Down for an 11-yard Sack Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis brings Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud down for an 11-yard sack.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Former Chiefs player called out George Karlaftis after Thanksgiving meltdown Defensive end George Karlaftis III's presence, or lack thereof, was ostensibly a hot topic at every Kansas City Chiefs fans' Thanksgiving fe...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Here's a Closer Look at Causes Behind Chiefs' Cleats on Sunday KANSAS CITY, Mo. – George Karlaftis said Friday he’s proud of defensive end Ashton Gillotte. And not just because the rookie’s first sack tw...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

George Karlaftis: 'We Know What This Team is Capable Of' | Press Conference 11/21 George Karlaftis speaks to the media on Friday, November 21.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Joe Cullen on George Karlaftis: 'He Plays With a Relentless Motor' | Press Conference 11/20 Joe Cullen speaks to the media on Thursday, November 20.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

NFL coach drops surprise George Karlaftis comp for Panthers rookie Carolina’s comparison shows George Karlaftis has become the model for young pass rushers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Past thumb injury Karlaftis (thumb) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact The Purdue product upgraded from limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday to a full go Friday, indicating that he's moved past his thumb injury in time to play in the Week 11 divisional matchup. Now fully healthy, expect Karlaftis to operate as one of Kansas City's top defensive linemen Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to thumb issue Karlaftis (thumb) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Karlaftis led Chiefs defensive ends in defensive snaps (51) in the last game before their Week 10 bye at Buffalo, and it's not immediately obvious when he suffered the thumb injury. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in full before Kansas City publishes its final practice report of the week Friday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis boosts his 2025 sack total to 5.0 via takedown of Josh Allen Kansas City Chiefs defenders George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte combine to sack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • NFL.COM

Secures sack in win Karlaftis recorded three total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in Monday night's 28-7 win over the Commanders.

Impact Karlaftis was able to get to Marcus Mariota in the first quarter, securing his first full sack since Week 4. The defensive lineman has now registered 26 total tackles (16 solo), including 4.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery over eight games this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis boosts his 2025 sack total to 4.5 on Mariota takedown Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis' shoestring tackle takes Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota down for a 3-yar...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • NFL.COM

George Karlaftis Boosts His 2025 Sack Total to 4.5 on a Marcus Mariota Takedown Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis' shoestring tackle takes Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota down for a 3-yar...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Recovers fumble in loss Karlaftis recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also recovering a fumble in Monday's 31-28 loss to Jacksonville.

Impact Karlaftis was held to two tackles for the second straight week, but he was still able to combine with Leo Chenal to sack Trevor Lawrence in the fourth quarter. Additionally, he was able to hop on loose ball after Nick Bolton stripped Lawrence in the second quarter, notching his first fumble recovery since 2022. Karlaftis has now registered 20 total tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over five games this year.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Hot Seat with George Karlaftis Join Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis for this edition of The Hot Seat presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Another sack in Week 4 win Karlaftis recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Karlaftis has been extremely disruptive through four games to begin the season, as he's already up to 18 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks and six TFLs, 10 QB hits and one pass breakup on 88 percent of the defensive snaps for Kansas City. Only Nik Bonitto has logged more QB hits (11) than Karlaftis through four games.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another sack in Week 4 win Karlaftis recorded two tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' win over the Ravens on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

SACK: George Karlaftis Tracks Down Lamar Jackson for a Third Down Stop Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, forcing the Ravens into a field goal att...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

George Karlaftis: 'We're Just Going to Keep Getting Better' | Press Conference 9/24 George Karlaftis speaks to the media on Wednesday, September 24.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Disruptive on defense Sunday Karlaftis tallied 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defensed a pass in a 22-9 win over the Giants in Week 3.

Impact Karlaftis finished second on KC in stops behind Nick Bolton (14). Of Karlaftis' 10 tackles, three went for a loss. One of those was a fourth-quarter sack of Russell Wilson, and Karlaftis also notched three additional QB hits. The fourth-year defensive end has 16 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, through three contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton's breakout performance lifts Chiefs to first win of the season

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Karlaftis creeps up behind Wilson for a TFL on third down in the red zone Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis lunges for New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 1-yard.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NFL.COM

George Karlaftis' second sack of 2025 goes vs. Wilson in Week 3 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis sacks New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 4 yards.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • NFL.COM

George Karlaftis' Gets Second Sack of 2025 | Chiefs vs. Giants Defensive end George Karlaftis sacks quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 4 yards as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Giants...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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