KC Chiefs: Winners and losers from week 17 victory vs Chargers

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 29: Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs #94 of the Kansas City Chiefs huddles with teammates during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

LOSER: INJURY TO JUAN THORNHILL

All fans wanted from this game was to get through 60 minutes of football without any major injuries. Unfortunately that didn’t happen, as rookie safety Juan Thornhill was banged up in the first half and it didn’t look good for the rookie out of Virginia.

Coach Reid said injured rookie safety Juan Thornhill has had a great season. Hopeful on news but they’ll know more tomorrow.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) December 29, 2019

While the Chiefs now have two weeks until their next game, it’s not looking good for us to see Thornhill on the football field again for the playoffs. That’s a crushing blow to this Chiefs defense, as we were seeing really great football out of Thornhill.

LOSER: LACK OF TACKLING

This one is pretty self-explanatory and is an area where this defense will HAVE to be better in the playoffs or an early exit could be on the horizon.

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