Cardinals’ defensive line continues to find success getting to the quarterback

Nov 11, 2018, 12:20 PM | Updated: 1:45 pm

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

BY TOM KUEBEL

Arizona Sports

The Arizona Cardinals defensive line was one of the bright spots in a difficult first half against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chandler Jones recorded two sacks and Rodney Gunter added another despite allowing two touchdown passes to the vaunted Chiefs offense.

For Jones, his two sacks made him the NFL sack leader since the start of the 2016 season with 35.5. Jones moved ahead of the Broncos’ Von Miller who has 33.5 over the same time span.

He leads the Cardinals with 8.5 sacks on the season. Danielle Hunter of the Vikings came into the game leading the NFL with 11.5 sacks on the year.

The Cardinals as a team came into the game tied for seventh in the NFL with 24 sacks on the season.

Six players on the Cardinals are tied for second on the team with 2 sacks. Gunter’s first half take down of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes gave him 1.5 on the year.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks, center, consults his notes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) after the throw, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs return specialist Tremon Smith (39) is brought down by his hair by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Deone Bucannon (20), incurring a horse collaring penalty, during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown between Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) and defensive lineman Xavier Williams (98) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown past Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) celebrates a touchdown with teammates offensive tackles D.J. Humphries (74) and Andre Smith (71) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) makes a catch against Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (36) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill as offensive lineman Andrew Wylie (77) blocks Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) looks to throw as offensive guard Justin Pugh (67) blocks Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Allen Bailey (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) escapes a tackle attempt by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) watches as wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) climbs behind a television camera following his touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Hill drew a penalty on his celebration. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws as offensive lineman Cam Erving (75) blocks Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Rodney Gunter (95) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) leaps into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs past Arizona Cardinals cornerback Bene' Benwikere (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones, left, is pushed out of bounds by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Ron Parker, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs for a touchdown away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray (21) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) looks to throw a pass as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford, left, closes in, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up while wearing a Salute to Service jersey with a patch to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the WWI armistice, before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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