I picked the Chargers to handle the Chiefs this past Sunday but I knew it would be a tougher game than most thought.
Afterall, the Chiefs easily covered the fifteen point spread.
The Bolts survived with a 20-19 victory at the Murph because of a bit of good fortune.
The Chiefs had missed an extra point earlier in the game, resulting in Herm Edwards deciding to go for a two-point conversion and the win after the Chiefs had scored a touchdown and were down by one point with 23 seconds left in regulation.
The two-point conversion attempt failed, as Thigpen's pass was knocked down in the end zone. However, this play remains as a minor footnote to an otherwise fantastic day for Chiefs quaterback, Tyler Thigpen.
Thats right! Tyler "Thrill A Minute" Thigpen captured the spotlight from start to finish. Thigpen's numbers were All-Pro like this past Sunday, as he completed 27 of 41 passes for 266 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Chargers.
Unknown before this season, Tyler Thigpen has pushed the hapless Chiefs to the brink of victory three weeks running. It all began in Week Eight against the New York Jets on a windy day at the Meadowlands.
According to CBS analyst Dan Dierdorf, Thigpen appeared to be oblivious to the pressure that goes along with playing on the center stage of a nationally televised game.
The "young gun" eagerly took on the challenge and played exceptionally well, completing 25 of 36 passes for 280 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions.
More importantly, Tyler gave his team a sense of hope in an otherwise meaningless season. The Chiefs almost stole the show from the blundering Jets, as the Jets narrowly escaped, scoring a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, winning the game 28-24.
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about 1 month ago
Lupi, In all fairness the Chargers have the WORST passing defense in the league. Dead last at 32. So not to down play Tyler but it is what it is...so take his week 10 performance with a grain of salt... Holla.
about 1 month ago
THREE SOLID WEEKS IN A ROW GM...AND NOW THE SAINTS AT HOME!!! GET THIGPEN!!!!! YEAH BABBBBAY!!!!
about 1 month ago
Thigpen has been looking great the last few weeks. I just hope he can keep it up the remainder of the year.
Oh, and BTW SD may have had he worst pass D going in, but you also have to take into account his solid performance vs the Bucs. If you look at what the Bucs have done to young QB's the rest of the year that was a pretty impressive performance.
27 days ago
Solidly written, this article really brings Thigpen's story, known almost solely to Chiefs fans, to the attention of other NFL fans.
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