Kansas City’s star cornerback appeared on this week’s edition of “The Adam Schefter Podcast.”

The most anticipated matchup of the NFL’s Week 11 slate will happen when the 7-2 Kansas City Chiefs host the 8-1 Philadelphia Eagles on “Monday Night Football.” The primetime showcase combines a pairing of the league’s two best records with a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.

Appearing on this week’s episode of “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie explained that while the focus must be on this season and not what happened in February, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has had a challenge for the squad as they return from Week 10’s bye.

Against Philadelphia, the Chiefs’ defense likely turned in their worst performance of the 2023 calendar year. Since the start of this season, the unit has been among the league’s best at holding down opportunities. In spite of the Chiefs’ reputation for a high-scoring offense with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, the club’s defense is the biggest reason Kansas City currently sits atop the AFC.

McDuffie knew from when he and his teammates returned to the facility for the offseason’s organized team activities (OTAs) that this year would be different.

The second-year pro finds motivation and accountability in his teammates’ high level of play.

As he returned to the team after watching his alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies, play over the weekend, he sees no issue getting back into things to extend the Chiefs’ strong recent record of victory following a week off.

What will also feel good again will be the Chiefs’ hosting one of the season’s biggest games at Arrowhead Stadium.