The video game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots wasnt what we anticipated it to be.
It was used Monday instead of Sunday, and the Patriots quarterback was Brian Hoyer rather of Cam Newton. Chris Jones was inactive, as was Sony Michel from New England. Both teams made unforced errors and were a little out of sync as they attempted to conquer the schedule and injuries.
The outcome was not the most enjoyable Chiefs video game to see, however a dominant defensive efficiency and a 16-point win are nothing to grumble about.
Here are some of the Chiefs that stood out on Monday night:
Winners
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Juan Thornhill: Mathieus partner in the secondary had his finest video game of the young season. Thornhill provided 6 tackles, a pass defensed and an interception. Its going to be a fun year to view this Chiefs defense if hes getting back to complete strength.
Tommy Townsend: We saw more of the novice punter than we d like to have actually seen this week, but he really delivered. When the Chiefs offense wasnt striking on all cylinders, balancing over 60 lawns per punt was practical in the field-position fight.
He seemed to be on the verge of a substantial play through the very first three quarters, building up to the pick-six that put the video game out of reach. After the game, in typical style, The Landlord wasnt pleased.
Losers
Mike Pennel: The Chiefs asked a great deal of Pennel this week, filling in for an injured Chris Jones versus a Patriots team that wants to run the football. The big guy provided with an outstanding 10 tackles to lead the team. Hes in late-season form in only his 2nd game back.
Frank Clark and Taco Charlton: The old good friends from Michigan brought the pass rush when the group required it one of the most. Clark liquidated the very first half with an unbelievable, relentless effort to sack Hoyer and keep points off of the board. He likewise did his usual operate in the running game, with several stops. Taco got to Hoyer and forced a fumble in the third quarter when the Patriots were on the Chiefs 10-yard line. Specifically with Chris Jones out, these two were substantial for Steve Spagnuolos defense.
Travis Kelce: Hes the leagues best tight end, in part since of his capability to run elite paths down field. He had a number of appeals Monday, consisting of the games most significant play that chose 45 lawns. When his group needs a trigger, Zeus constantly delivers.
To start the second half, it was more of the very same, as he blanketed Damiere Byrd deep down the field to end the Patriots opening drive. Harry did get a goal over Fenton, but Fenton came back with an interception to top off an excellent night for the Chiefs secondary.
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Darrel Williams: The Chiefs 2nd running back seems to have protected his function over Darwin Thompson, however he wasnt able to get anything breaking the Patriots. His one target and one bring totaled two backyards.
Mecole Hardman: Two special teams errors and a false start penalty got Hardman into the dog house. He did manage a touchdown on a short pass from Patrick Mahomes, however otherwise, this was not his night. Hes yet to really show constant advancement we wished to see at this point. Theres still value in what he does, but the errors might surpass the contributions in a close game.
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Harry did get a touchdown over Fenton, but Fenton came back with an interception to cap off a great night for the Chiefs secondary.
Taco got to Hoyer and required a fumble in the 3rd quarter when the Patriots were on the Chiefs 10-yard line. If hes getting back to complete strength, its going to be an enjoyable year to see this Chiefs defense.
Mike Pennel: The Chiefs asked a lot of Pennel this week, filling in for a hurt Chris Jones against a Patriots group that wants to run the football. He had a couple of charms Monday, consisting of the video games most significant play that went for 45 backyards.
