The Kansas City Chiefs are 2-0 after a battle with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. After a slow start on offense, the team managed to stick around all game and rally with some key plays on both sides of the ball. The dramatic nature of the primetime game made for some frustration, but also some exciting moments for fans throughout the night.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions from the Week 2 win on Thursday Night Football:
Rashad Fenton’s rough start
The Chiefs’ secondary was praised for its performance last week in Arizona but got off to a slow start in Week 2. The majority of the first-half troubles centered around veteran cornerback Rashad Fenton. Fenton was burned by Mike Williams for a long gain and committed two costly pass interference penalties catching the ire of spectators on Twitter.
Fenton is a great story as a former sixth round pick, but leaning on him to eliminate a guy like Mike Williams is a game plan that isn't gonna work.
— Matt Conner (@MattConnerAA) September 16, 2022
Wow, not a good rep for Rashad Fenton. Two penalties and still gave up the catch. Is that the equivalent of a soft foul when a dude still dunks on your head?
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) September 16, 2022
Fenton is a liability Jesus Christ
— nav (@navsuperfan1) September 16, 2022
Fenton never turns his head and always commit penalties. I'm starting to get really annoyed by it. #ChiefsKingdom
— Watch your back (@wyb_01) September 16, 2022
Patrick Mahomes’ latest side-arm touchdown pass to Jerrick Mckinnon
In the latest entry of the Patrick Mahomes highlight reel, the All-Pro dazzled fans again with a side-arm completion. Mahomes evaded trouble in connecting with Jerrick Mckinnon for an improbable 9-yard touchdown. The play immediately lit up Twitter with various comments and praise for the Chiefs quarterback.
#LACvsKC pic.twitter.com/fXPYENFKdl#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes makes an amazing throw. #ChiefsKingdom
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) September 16, 2022
Can’t wait to hear about that Patrick mahomes pass all week
— Hugo the Impetuous (@HugoAmeliorate) September 16, 2022
Mahomes just DIFFERENT bruh 💪🏼
— Hos 🤠 (@MdzxJose) September 16, 2022
Mahomes is nice! ima just give him his props now
— master killua (@Johnnietrippen) September 16, 2022
Derwin James lays the smackdown on Travis Kelce
Chargers defensive back Derwin James is known for his physicality. Well, he took a page out of the WWE’s book with this takedown of Travis Kelce on a Chiefs drive to the red zone. James stopped Kelce short and garnered plenty of attention for his aggressive tackle on social media.
Derwin James just went WWE on Travis Kelce. Mercy. 😂pic.twitter.com/a0w8YZ6xB8
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 16, 2022
Oh my god Derwin James
pic.twitter.com/qWiXAuCIlN— Footballism™ (@FootbaIIism) September 16, 2022
DERWIN JAMES WITH A SPINEBUSTER
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 16, 2022
DERWIN JAMES BODY SLAMMED TRAVIS KELCE 😳 pic.twitter.com/BVuB41vGJD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 16, 2022
Justin Watson scores on a 41-yard strike from Patrick Mahomes
The Chiefs were reeling down ten points in the third quarter as Mecole Hardman ran to the sidelines for a lower leg injury. The fortunes changed on the next play as his replacement on the drive Justin Watson, beat Chargers CB J.C. Jackson downfield for a 41-yard touchdown.
JUSTIN WATSON JUST TORCHED JC JACKSON #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/AHMKwaCVuz
— Homegrown KC (@homegrown_kc_) September 16, 2022
Mecole Hardman walks off after that play and tells Justin Watson to come in for him who scores a TD.
Looks like Hardman sat on the bench and talked to the trainer before getting up to congratulate his guys.
His night could be over. #ChiefsKingdom
— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) September 16, 2022
Former Bucs receiver Justin Watson catches a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes tonight in his second game with the Chiefs. He had two touchdowns in 40 games with the Bucs from 2018-21.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 16, 2022
From the moment he arrived in Kansas City, Justin Watson has been super impressive. Watson's 1st reception with the Chiefs goes for a 41-yard touchdown.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) September 16, 2022
Chris Jones nearly sacks Justin Herbert in the end zone for a safety
Stone Cold lived up to his nickname as Chris Jones was a terror all night for the Chargers’ offensive line. The All-Pro defensive tackle was constantly in the Los Angeles backfield, applying pressure and securing two sacks, one of which was nearly a safety. Twitter was aware of his dominance and shared their thoughts throughout the night.
Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) attacks the blocker’s elbows & forklifts them away. Gets the sack! #passrush #cheifs #chiefskingdom
via @DevclemNFL pic.twitter.com/F4Rgtmf0vN
— DLineVids (@dlinevids1) September 16, 2022
Second sack of the evening for #Chiefs Chris Jones. Chargers forced to punt. Big defensive series
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) September 16, 2022
Chris Jones sack 💪 pic.twitter.com/YsKSkReofe
— Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) September 16, 2022
CHRIS JONES WITH THE BIG TIME SACK!!!
— ChiefsRoyalsReports (@ChiefsRoyalsRep) September 16, 2022
Jaylen Watson’s 99-yard interception return for a touchdown
The Chiefs were in a dire situation in the fourth quarter, trying to keep Los Angeles out of the end zone from the one-yard line. Rookie cornerback Jaylen Watson had other plans as he picked off Justin Herbert, returning it 99 yards for a touchdown. Twitter critics quickly praised the rookie late round selection
Former Washington State DB Jaylen Watson with a pick-six off former Oregon QB Justin Herbert.
— SuperWest Sports (@SuperWestSports) September 16, 2022
Three years ago, Jaylen Watson was working at a Wendy's while he was trying to find somewhere to continue playing football.
Tonight, he has a 99-yard INT of Justin Herbert in his 2nd career NFL game.
Perseverance would be an understatement.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) September 16, 2022
JAYLEN WATSON, DAWG UNIVERSITY
— Corey Meyer (@CoreyMeyer97) September 16, 2022
Jaylen Watson barely fell outside my 3rd-round grades this year. No. 109 overall on my board. Had no business falling to the 7th round.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) September 16, 2022
