Chiefs headlines for Thursday, September 22 The latest Rating the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL season for all 32 teams | ESPN Kansas City Chiefs The early surprise: The run defense has been better The verdict: Real. The Chiefs are allowing 3.9 yards per rushing attempt, this after allowing almost a yard more per carry last season. But Nick Bolton and Willie Gay are giving the Chiefs better play from their full-time linebackers than they have been getting in years. They are also faster as a complete unit, allowing them to chase down plays that might have been out…