George Karlaftis leads NFL with 19 quarterback pressures

22% pressure rate without blitz leads qualified rushers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

George Karlaftis leads the league with 19 QB pressures❗️ https://t.co/vR4mpP5InJ Via @Chiefs on X

What happened: Karlaftis has 19 quarterback pressures through Week 6, the league high. He is generating that pressure without extra rushers at a 22% rate on non-blitz rushes.

Why it matters: Karlaftis gives the edge rotation a consistent winner in one-on-one pass-rush situations. His 2025 baseline was 48 tackles and 6 sacks across 16 games, a level his current pace exceeds.

By the numbers: 19 QB pressures, league high through Week 6; 22% pressure rate on non-blitz rushes, best among qualified rushers; 2025 season: 48 tackles and 6 sacks in 16 games; drafted 30th overall in 2022 out of Purdue.

What to watch: Offenses can shift protection and chips toward his side as the sample grows. Continued one-on-one wins would keep his pressure total near the league lead.

Sources

@Chiefs 2026-10-21T00:13:52.417305+00:00

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