3 Underrated Heroes from Chiefs' Week 7 Win vs. Chargers
By Joe Summers
![Marquez Valdes-Scantling recorded a season-best 84 yards and a TD in the Chiefs' win Marquez Valdes-Scantling recorded a season-best 84 yards and a TD in the Chiefs' win](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2683,h_1509,x_0,y_85/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/220/01hdh3tnt44hfdvcsqed.jpg)
2. Charles Omenihu
While we expected a sizable impact from the Omenihu, I don't think even the most ardent Chiefs fan saw THAT kind of performance coming in just his first game with the team.
In 51% of the snaps, the fifth-year defensive end recorded a sack, a deflected pass and two QB hits, routinely beating his man and causing havoc in the backfield.
Charles Omenihu is going to be a problem! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/StXwAfHvrD
— Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) October 23, 2023
Omenihu wasted no time making his presence felt. After serving a six-game suspension for domestic violence, the former 49er didn't miss a beat.
The Chiefs already finished second in the NFL in sacks last year and were destroying opponents up front. Adding Omenihu to the mix raises the ceiling of an already-elite defense and we saw that on full display in Week 7.
Chris Jones (7), George Karlaftis (6) and Charles Omenihu (4) combined for 17 pressures yesterday.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 23, 2023
Justin Herbert was under pressure on 41% of his dropbacks.
With a pressure rate of 23.5% in the win, Omenihu joins Chris Jones and George Karlaftis as lethal pass rushers who can flip any game at any moment.
The Chiefs defense currently allows the second-fewest points per game in the league (15.0). Given the unfortunate injury status of Nick Bolton, the rest of the unit needs to step up in future weeks to maintain that fantastic mark.
If Omenihu's debut was any indication, we're going to be just fine.
The last player on this list was welcomed back with open arms and delivered in spectacular fashion.