The Kansas City Chiefs are tied with the Los Angeles Chargers heading into the second quarter of the teams’ highly anticipated Week 7 divisional matchup.
After seeing a long touchdown from Patrick Mahomes to Jerick McKinnon called back due to a penalty on veteran guard Joe Thuney, Kansas City was forced to settle for a field goal on their first drive on offense.
Willie Gay with the big sack! 😤
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— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) October 22, 2023
When Los Angeles got the ball back, the Chargers looked reinvigorated and seemed destined to score a touchdown before Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. sacked quarterback Justin Herbert for a huge loss. Los Angeles would settle for a field goal, and give Mahomes a chance to take the lead on the other end.
Plays like this have made Gay one of the most beloved players on Kansas City’s defense, and are indicative of the unit’s improvement in 2023. Gay’s presence keeps opposing offenses honest in the passing game, whether compensating for his pass-rush ability or coverage skills.