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KC Chiefs cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) -Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

Good: Terrance Mitchell

“Who the hell is Terrance Mitchell?” is something that many of you were probably asking during the game on Thursday night. Well, my friends, Terrance Mitchell was the guy who came into the game and made plays.

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Mitchell earned the highest defensive grade from Pro Football Focus after Thursday’s game and is now just indicating how good Bob Sutton is at the defensive coordinator spot. He continues to shuffle guys around despite injuries and make it work.

"Terrance Mitchell, a third-year cornerback out of Oregon with 133 snaps to his name before last week, was forced into action against Atlanta and held up admirably, allowing 19 yards in 35 snaps. This week he played 72 of a possible 76 snaps and did more than just play admirably — the former seventh-round pick dominated. He was targeted seven times on the day, yielding only three catches for 14 yards. Mitchell capped it off with the game-ending pass breakup in one of the most impressive cornerback performances all season. – Michael Renner of Pro Football Focus on Mitchell’s performance"

Not only did Mitchell receive that high praise from Pro Football Focus, but he received their game-ball for his performance against the Raiders.

Mitchell’s biggest moment was the one mentioned in the quote above, where he broke up a pass to ensure that Oakland wouldn’t score.

Well done, Terrance. Well done.

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