Q: Fifteen games into the season, how would you evaluate the defensive blitz and give and take balance of when to blitz when you have great pass rushers?

REID: "I think we've had a decent blend there. We've affected the quarterback in a lot of ways. That's arguably, number-wise more than anyone in the league. That way he's had to move or alter throws or hit them or sack them. You don't want to blitz every snap. You pick and choose places to do it, especially if you have good rushers. We do a pretty good job of that. Games are also involved in that. Those guys look at your matchups and what you can do with all of that."

Q: You mentioned Monday that having Eric Berry back allowed you guys to do something different on tape that you hadn't shown all year. Is Eric Berry more effective in those blitzing situations?

REID: "He's one of the really good blitzers in the league. He gives you that flexibility to do that. That doesn't mean you are going to bring him every time. He's bringing a cover guy too."

Q: What have you had to adjust without Sammy Watkins?

REID: "It's a bit different. He's a good football player. We've got other guys who have stepped up and done a nice job. We use them, but there are certain things I don't do that I did with him. I try to use the other guys' strengths to fill in whatever we have designed. We are fortunate in that position we have some pretty good guys."

Q: What goes into putting a streak together like Chris Jones has with the sacks?

REID: "Go back and you guys were here, you saw the change in his body and how he really took care of himself physically with diets and workouts and all of that this offseason. His body fat is way down. He works his fundamentals and techniques. That's what he does. He still has room to grow, which is great. He isn't tapped out by any means where he is at. I will tell you it all started in the offseason. Now it is paying off for him as the season has gone on."

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Quotes

Q: What are your initial thoughts on making the Pro Bowl?

MAHOMES: "First off you're thankful for all of Chiefs Kingdom for voting and being supportive of me and my teammates. It is truly a special thing. I remember growing up as a little kid watching the skills challenges and the Pro Bowl and thinking how cool it was. For me to be in this spot it's a credit to my teammates for them making me look really, really good out there."

Q: When you are looking back at the final drive that stalled for the offense Thursday night, is it a matter of one thing happening that leads to another and so on? How do you prevent that from happening?