Week 3 is on the cards. And at the center of it is: Chiefs vs. Giants. Big Blue has dropped its first two games of the season for the 10th time in the last 13 seasons. Meanwhile, Kansas is off to a 0-2 start for the first time since 2014 and ironically, the first time in Patrick Mahomes‘ era too. Both teams are desperate for their first win. The catch?

Chiefs’ defense vs. the Giants’ offense in Week 3. The reasoning is pretty simple: The Chiefs’ defense, led by Steve Spagnuolo, allowed just 216 yards against the Eagles in Week 2. The Giants, on the other hand, racked up 506 total yards and 37 points against the Cowboys. The real twist, though?

On paper, Russell Wilson’s offense can give Chris Jones and the Chiefs’ defense some trouble. But deep down, it’s safe to say that it’s not going to be that simple. Here are three reasons why the Chiefs’ defense actually has the upper hand on the Giants heading into Week 3.

Chris Jones’ D-line and what lies behind it

Just like the Chiefs’ performance, Chris Jones’ game hasn’t been up to the mark in the first two weeks of the season. But he’s still the OT you watch up front for KC, even if the stats don’t exactly pop off the page yet. Through the first two games, the veteran has logged just four pressures. But if we’re being real, that’s mostly because offenses are laser-focused on keeping him under control.

Behind him, the rest of the D-line: Charles Omenihu, Derek Nnadi, Mike Danna, Jerry Tillery, and rookie Ashton Gillotte, rotate in to keep the front fresh and to threaten the Giants’ QB. One could argue that none of them are household names, but they chip in to hold gasps, maintain pressure, and make sure Jones isn’t running solo against five blockers every snap.

Right behind Chris Jones’ D-line is where the linebackers live. Nick Bolton and Drue Tranquill line up behind, with Leo Chenal rotating in on base packages. First off, Bolton has been a workhorse. The 25-year-old has played every single snap so far, but it hasn’t all gone smoothly. He also missed a few tackles and gave up some short completions over the middle.

But that’s not the case with Tranquill. He’s been a force to be reckoned with, excelling both as a blitzer and a run defender. Together, they’re the glue between the disruptive front line and the secondary, reading plays, and reacting quickly.

The Chiefs’ secondary is set to attack the Giants’ passing game

Malik Nabers was efficient in Week 2 against the Cowboys (catching 9 receptions for 167 yards and racking up a couple of TDs). But heading into Week 3, he’ll face the Chiefs’ secondary, full of versatile pieces that keep offenses guessing. Trent McDuffie, usually a lockdown slot/nickel corner, has been mostly outside this season. Meanwhile, Jaylen Watson patrols the other outside corner spot.

As for the safeties… well, we’ll study them player by player. First off, Bryan Cook has been bright so far, and there’s a buzz that DC Spags might get even more creative with him in Week 3, using him in ways that could really shake up opposing quarterbacks. Second, Chamarri Conner is the Swiss Army knife of the group, lining up coverage, playing closer to the LBs, and even rushing the passer when needed.  Last but not least, Jaden Hicks, will complement Cook and Conner, as he fills out the safety room.

Steve Spagnuolo’s famous defensive scheme

Steve Spagnuolo is renowned for disguising coverages and blitzes to attack the opposing offenses and force the quarterbacks to make mistakes. And the numbers speak for themselves. KC blitzes a ton. Spags’ defense is the second-highest in the NFL at 47%, just behind the Broncos. And most of the time, blitzes come from Tranquill and Bolton, with Conner being a wild card.

The Chiefs mix it up constantly. Cover 3 (three deep defenders in zone) is the most common. But they’ll also throw to cover 0 (man-to-man with no deep safety), cover 2, and cover 4 (to cover deep passes), depending on the situation. Considering Wilson’s ability to throw deep passes, we can expect Spags to utilize cover 4 in Week 3. With that being said, while Chris Jones is expected to bounce back in Week 3, it’s Spags’ blitz that can hinder the Giants’ offense, especially Wilson’s MOON-BALL.