NFL Research: Is Dee Ford on the rise?

Published: Oct 01, 2016 at 07:17 AM

Chiefs pass-rushing OLB Dee Ford is coming off a career game against the Colts in Week 8. NFL Research takes a look back at some new career marks that Ford set in Week 8.

Dee Ford stats -- Week 8

**-Sacks: 3.5 (career high)

-QB hits: 4 (career high)

-Tackles for loss: 3 (career high)

Defensive player of the week?

-Ford led the NFL in sacks in Week 8, and tied for the weekly lead in QB hits and tackles for loss.

-With Ford's help, the Chiefs became the first defense this season to limit the Colts to fewer than 20 points.

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