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Can't-Miss Play: George Karlaftis Brings C.J. Stroud Down for BIG Sack on 4th and 10 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis brings down Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for a 16-yard sack to give his team the...

JANUARY 19, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

Karlaftis hunts Stroud down for B1G sack on fourth-and-10

JANUARY 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Not playing against Denver Karlaftis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Karlaftis will get some additional rest since the Chiefs have locked in the AFC's No. 1 seed. He'll end his third NFL regular season with 35 tackles (21 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and five pass defenses across 16 games. Charles Omenihu and Felix Anudike-Uzomah are in line to see more defensive snaps due to Karlaftis' absence.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Karlaftis (coach's decision) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact The third-year edge rusher from Purdue's regular-season campaign is likely over, as the Chiefs have already secured the AFC's No. 1 seed and are expected to rest their starters in the Week 18 divisional matchup. Karlaftis appeared in 16 games for Kansas City this season, recording 35 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, and five passes defended. Charles Omenihu will likely see increased opportunities with the Chiefs' first-team defense if Karlaftis is sidelined Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis Takes Down Russell Wilson for -10 Yard Sack Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 10 yards in Week 17 in...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Photos: George Karlaftis My Cause My Cleats Reveal with SOMO Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis unveils his My Cause My Cleats design with Special Olympics Missouri.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

George Karlaftis on Week 11 Matchup: 'We've Got to Bring Our A-Game This Week' | Press Conference 11/15 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis addressed the media on Friday ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Upgrades to full Thursday Karlaftis (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Karlaftis was limited Wednesday but seems fine ahead of Sunday's date with the Broncos. On the season, Karlaftis has recorded 22 tackles (12 solo), including 4.0 sacks, 13 QB hits and two pass deflections.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Karlaftis (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The third-year pro from Purdue played 33 defensive snaps and recorded four total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers. However, it now appears he picked up an abdomen injury in the process. Karlaftis' participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play through the pain in Week 10's matchup against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs sack in third straight game Karlaftis finished Monday's 30-24 overtime win over Tampa Bay with four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup.

Impact Karlaftis got to Baker Mayfield for a two-yard sack late in the first quarter of Monday's game. That extended his sack streak to three games, and through the first eight games of the regular season he's up to 22 tackles (12 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and two pass breakups.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

George Karlaftis Picks Up Fourth Sack of 2024 Against Baker Mayfield Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis' fourth sack of 2024 comes vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

George Karlaftis: 'We Knew What We Had to do, and We Did That' | NFL Week 8 Press Conference 10/27 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis addressed the media on Sunday following their Week 8 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

George Karlaftis: 'We Knew What We Had to do, and We Did That'

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Records sack in win Karlaftis finished with three tackles (two solo), including a tackle for a loss and 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-18 win over the 49ers.

Impact The defensive end also played on 89 percent of the defensive snaps. Karlaftis has 14 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, in six games this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under the Goalpost w/ George Karlaftis - Super Bowl Run, Chris Jones & MORE! Chiefs defensive end, George Karlaftis joins senior team reporter, Matt McMullen for the latest episode of 'Under the Goalpost,' reflecting...

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs DE George Karlaftis opens up about the Saints offense: 'We'll have our hands full' Kansas City #Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis opens up about the New Orleans #Saints offense: ‘We’ll have our hands full’ | @EdEastonJr

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

George Karlaftis: 'We Would Like to Start Games a Little Better Than We Have' | Press Conference 10/3 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis addressed the media on Thursday ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Sain...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Travis Kelce backed by Chiefs' George Karlaftis as chatter intensifies over quiet start The comments came after Kelce was seen looking somber on the sidelines during the Chiefs’ Week 3 win over the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Chris Jones and George Karlaftis Combine on Red-Zone Sack of Joe Burrow Kansas City Chiefs defensive linemen Chris Jones and George Karlaftis combine to notch a red-zone sack of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

WATCH: Rookie OT battles George Karlaftis at Chiefs training camp Kingsley Suamataia made his case for a starting spot during one-on-one drills against George Karlaftis at #Chiefs training camp on Wednesday...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

George Karlaftis: 'It is All About Getting Better Every Single Day' | Press Conference 8/2 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis addressed the media following training camp practice.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

2022 NFL Re-Draft: Chiefs Keep George Karlaftis, Opt for RB in R1 The 33rd Team's 2022 re-draft sees KC retain George Karlaftis but invest in the backfield with their second first-round pick.

JUNE 26, 2024 • SI.COM

George Karlaftis: 'It is Always About Chasing Improvement' | Press Conference 6/7 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis speaks to the media at organized team activities.

JUNE 7, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

How George Kittle Made George Karlaftis a Super Bowl Legend How unexpected.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

George Kittle was chatting when Chiefs' George Karlaftis saw, recovered a fumble San Francisco’s George Kittle was trying to chit-chat wtih Chiefs’ George Karlaftis when a fumble occurred in the Super Bowl.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

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