Derrick Thomas' 10 best performances with the Kansas City Chiefs

Derrick Thomas’ 10 best performances with the Kansas City Chiefs

By Kelly Thompson | Oct 24, 2023, 6:16 PM CDT

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Kansas City Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson acknowledges the family of the late Derrick Thomas at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2009 enshrinement ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 8, 2009 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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December 27th, 1992 – Chiefs vs. Broncos

Derrick Thomas put up monstrous numbers against the Broncos throughout his career, including three other multi-sack games over the course of his first four seasons. But it wasn’t until his 8th game against John Elway that he finally notched a performance worthy of this top 10 list. On December 27th, 1992, Thomas had a performance for the record books.

The Chiefs entered the game on the hunt for the AFC West title, as did the Broncos. Denver entered with a paltry 1-6 record on the road, but Kansas City had a head coach with a 1-9 record against the Elway-led Broncos in his career (between Kansas City and Cleveland). Marty’s struggles against Elway led him to say “I think John Elway has a little Marty Schottenheimer doll that he sticks pins in.”

But Derrick was not letting this one slip away. Kansas City exorcised some demons against Denver, pounding them 42-20 in what some have called one of the greatest games in Chiefs history. Thomas recorded three sacks in the game, and added a fumble recovery and a fourth quarter strip sack touchdown that put the game out of reach for good.

I love watching DT play football. (Do yourself a favor and check the 1:52:00 mark.)

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