It struck.me today as some of the pundits were applauding Harbs for going for it on 4th & 1, specifically, given the defense has given up 68.pts so far this year; 2 games.
What came rushing back were the memories of the 1999/2000 defense: 65 pts total for the season-TOTAL
Oh my how great would it be to have that defense again, but no one can, no one has.
The defense will get better, a lot of young players throughout, they will learn. As the running game gets used more and improves-consistency-, the defense will get more rest, be stronger later in games, in theory.
Also, they won't be facing the passing attack of Mahomes every week over the next 15 games.
Thus, with more experince, with health, with lesser passing attacts, the numbers should get better.