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One of the best defenses is about to get even better. The , who currently boast Atlanta Falcons Jersey the league's third-best scoring defense, have activated starting inside linebacker from injured reserve.Bolton mi sed the Chiefs' past five games to repair a dislocated wrist that was sustained during Kansas City's Week 7 win over the . Bolton is returning earlier than his expected two-month recovery timetable.A 2021 second-round pick, Bolton has 28 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble in four games this season. He tallied a whopping 292 tackles during his first two seasons in Kansas City that included 180 Marcus Mariota Jersey stops last season. He also picked off two pa ses last season while playing an integral role in the Chiefs' second win since 2019. KC LB John Cominsky Jersey #32 Despite Bolton's absence, the Chiefs defense has continued to be one of the best. Along with being third in the NFL in points allowed, Kansas City's defense is also sixth in the league in pa sing yards allowed and fifth in Adetokunbo Ogundeji Jersey touchdown runs allowed. The defensive line, led by and , has been arguably the unit's biggest strength so far.The defense did start to show signs of cracks, however, during last week's 27-19 lo s to the . In the lo s, the Chiefs defense surrendered a season-high 382 yards that included 267 yards and Tony Gonzalez Jersey three touchdowns from quarterback . On Sunday, the Chiefs defense will face a offense that is currently fifth in the NFL in scoring. Buffalo's offense continues to be spearheaded by , whose 24 touchdown pa ses this season have often been overshadowed by his 13 picks through 12 games.