Travis Kelce’s Classy Gesture to Chiefs' Blocked-FG Hero Loved By Fans
While the team is used to being saved by stars like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, it was an unlikely hero that made the most important play to seal the win. Linebacker Leo Chenal blocked the Broncos' 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired,
The Chiefs’ FG block to beat the Broncos has a backstory — and an unsung hero
Chenal, a 250-pound linebacker, bowled over Broncos offensive lineman Alex Forsyth, who, mind you, is listed at 312 pounds. That discrepancy surprised precisely none of his teammates — Patrick Mahomes quipped that some of them refer to Chenal as John Cena, the WWE wrestler who has a bit of a reputation for his size.
The Chiefs' Leo Chenal finally had the courage to ask Travis Kelce for his jersey after game-saving FG block
Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal bulldozed through the Broncos’ kick protection and got his hand on the 35-yard attempt to preserve Kansas City’s perfect record. After the game, he broke down the team huddle for the first time in his NFL career. And then, he went up to the future Hall of Fame tight end.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce provided Week 10 hero Leo Chenal with memento he's been after for years
The Kansas City Chiefs earned their ninth win of the season... just barely. And it was all thanks to the efforts of Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal, who blocked the Denver Broncos game-winning field goal attempt with no time remaining on the clock.
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Lions fans hilariously needed a Delta flight attendant to stop her announcements right before the winning FG
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Dan Campbell Had a Priceless Reaction to Jake Bates's Game-Winning FG
And Jake Bates, of course. The former Michigan Panther, playing now on the largest stage, remained perfect on the year by ...
Mahomes, Chiefs Stay Undefeated as Blocked FG Wows Fans in Win vs. Payton, Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs are still rolling. They beat the Denver Broncos 16-14 on Sunday after blocking what would have been ...
Broncos’ Sean Payton accepts blame for FG gaffe in loss: ‘It’s not on the player’
The Broncos believed they had their field-goal protection in working order, but Kansas City's game-saving block proved ...
Another winning FG for Jake Bates as Detroit Lions kicker's fairy tale adds epic chapter
Jake Bates made a 52-yard FG in Houston with no time left Sunday as the Detroit Lions won their eighth straight game, beating ...
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Broncos’ Sean Payton on blocked FG: ‘They exploited an area’
While still stewing in disappointment one day later, the Denver Broncos are looking at the blocked field-goal attempt that ...
Deebo Samuel swipes at 49ers long snapper’s throat after Jake Moody missed FG
"I'll talk to Moody and we'll get past it," Samuel said, later adding Moody "had a little dog in him" to go hit the ...
NFL roundup: Chiefs block Broncos' FG to stay unbeaten
Harrison Butker kicked three field goals, including a go-ahead 20-yarder with 5:57 left, and Leo Chenal blocked a 35-yard ...
'We respond': Lions erase 16-point deficit, top Texans on Bates' FG
Jared Goff threw five interceptions, but the Lions managed to claw back in the second half to take a 26-23 victory over the ...
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Sean McVay explains questionable decision to kick short FG late vs. Dolphins
Sean McVay may be a progressive coach with some of his offensive concepts and strategy, but when it comes to fourth-down ...