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I don't remember there being snow in 1971, but by all accounts it was a muddy mess, so close enough.
Also the PFF thang from last week.
I don't remember there being snow in 1971, but by all accounts it was a muddy mess, so close enough.
The Kansas City Chiefs were able to maintain and extend their lead in the AFC West by defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 30-13.
QB Alex Smith had a good game, finishing the game with 23 completions on 30 attempts while also committing no turnovers. RB Kareem Hunt and WR Tyreek Hill both caught touchdown passes from Smith. Hunt also had 155 yards and another touchdown on the ground.
QB Philip Rivers had three interceptions, two of which coming late as the Chargers tried to close the scoring gap. He finished the game 20-of-36 for 227 yards and a touchdown along with those interceptions. RB Melvin Gordonhad 78 yards and rushing touchdown, adding 91 yards receiving as well.
CB Marcus Peters had two of Rivers’ interceptions and also forced a fumble, providing key plays in Kansas City’s victory. With that, we give you our PFF-exclusive takeaways from the contest for each team.
TOP 5 GRADES:
CB Marcus Peters, 93.0 overall grade
Edge Justin Houston, 92.4 overall grade
RB Kareem Hunt, 90.5 overall grade
T Mitchell Schwartz, 81.9 overall grade
QB Alex Smith, 81.8 overall grade
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE:
RB KAREEM HUNT, 90.5 OVERALL GRADE
The rookie running back reverted back to his early season form on his way to over 200 yards of total offense. He gained 155 yards rushing, 97 of those came after contact, with seven forced missed tackles as well. He also led the Chiefs in targets in the passing game with nine, catching seven for 51 yards.
QB ALEX SMITH, 81.8 OVERALL GRADE
Alex Smith’s line protected him well considering they were going up against a stud pass-rushing duo of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. He was only pressured on eight of his 33 dropbacks and was efficient when given time, going 20-of-23 for 198 yards and two touchdowns with a clean pocket.
CB MARCUS PETERS, 93.0 OVERALL GRADE
With the help of a couple drops, Marcus Peters did not allow a catch on six targets on the night. But his biggest impact was easily the turnovers he created, as he had two interceptions and a forced fumble, even if at least one of the interceptions came easy on a miscommunication. Peters also broke up a pass, which surprisingly was only his second of the season.
EDGE JUSTIN HOUSTON, 92.4 OVERALL GRADE
Houston had five total pressures on 28 snaps rushing the passer, along with a couple other times he clearly had beaten the offensive tackle but was unable to generate actual pressure due to QB Philip Rivers getting the ball out quick enough. He also directly forced one of Rivers’ three interceptions by hitting him as he threw, causing the ball to fall short of the corner route Rivers was targeting.
Also the PFF thang from last week.