The Kansas City Chiefs defense knows it has its hands full Sunday against one of the NFL’s most productive rookies: Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty.Jeanty has become the heartbeat of head coach Pete Carroll’s offense, piling up 424 rushing yards, five total touchdowns, and 4.0 yards per carry despite running behind an injury-riddled offensive line. The Boise State standout has also made his mark through the air with 14 receptions for 73 yards and two scores, giving the Raiders a versatile weapon who rarely goes down on first contact.Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill said slowing Jeanty will be a key defensive priority.“He has incredible contact balance; you see it in that 60-plus yard touchdown run he broke where he was able to break the leg tackle there going down the sideline,” Tranquill said. “Obviously, we know what he did at Boise State. They’re giving him a lot of touches. They’re trying to give him the ball in a lot of different ways and obviously, they think very highly of him.”Kansas City enters Week 7 determined to clean up its run defense after allowing early ground success to Detroit last week.“I thought we played good in a lot of areas,” Tranquill said. “I thought there was a little bit of leakiness in the run game in the first half, but I think the message is just consistency — consistency and execution and energy.”The Chiefs rank in the AFC’s upper half in total defense, surrendering just over 20 points per game, but Jeanty’s blend of power and agility will test their tackling discipline and gap control.Kickoff between the Chiefs (3-3) and Raiders (2-4) is set for noon Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Kansas City Chiefs defense knows it has its hands full Sunday against one of the NFL’s most productive rookies: Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty.

Jeanty has become the heartbeat of head coach Pete Carroll’s offense, piling up 424 rushing yards, five total touchdowns, and 4.0 yards per carry despite running behind an injury-riddled offensive line.

The Boise State standout has also made his mark through the air with 14 receptions for 73 yards and two scores, giving the Raiders a versatile weapon who rarely goes down on first contact.

Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill said slowing Jeanty will be a key defensive priority.

“He has incredible contact balance; you see it in that 60-plus yard touchdown run he broke where he was able to break the leg tackle there going down the sideline,” Tranquill said. “Obviously, we know what he did at Boise State. They’re giving him a lot of touches. They’re trying to give him the ball in a lot of different ways and obviously, they think very highly of him.”

Kansas City enters Week 7 determined to clean up its run defense after allowing early ground success to Detroit last week.

“I thought we played good in a lot of areas,” Tranquill said. “I thought there was a little bit of leakiness in the run game in the first half, but I think the message is just consistency — consistency and execution and energy.”

The Chiefs rank in the AFC’s upper half in total defense, surrendering just over 20 points per game, but Jeanty’s blend of power and agility will test their tackling discipline and gap control.

Kickoff between the Chiefs (3-3) and Raiders (2-4) is set for noon Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.