Chris Lammons
Before the game began on Sunday, the Chiefs made out their list of inactive players to the surprise of many. While the bulk of attention was on the status of Tyrann Mathieu and Frank Clark, another smaller shock came in seeing cornerback Deandre Baker also sitting out this game after having been healthy and practicing all week. This meant Chris Lammons was active (along with Zayne Anderson).
The Chiefs love Lammons, however, as a special teams player who provides the sort of overlooked and underappreciated plays that form the glue of the game.
Consider this example. Late in the game, the Browns forced the Chiefs to punt after Myles Garrett sacked Patrick Mahomes on a third-and-long situation that gave the Browns a very real chance to win the game. Tommy Townsend punted the ball all the way to the Browns 13-yard line where rookie returner Demetric Felton was waiting for the ball. As he took off, only one player was coming within range to make a play of any kind at all. And despite having the advantage, Felton only made it four yards as Lammons made a stellar tackle in punt return coverage.
We were weren’t the only ones impressed. After the game, Lammons teammate started a premature campaign for him to make the Pro Bowl.
HE LIKE THAT!!! Pro Bowl Special teamer this year @Lammons_1
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) September 13, 2021
Lammons was solid in limited action during the game and his strong execution late helped the Chiefs seal the deal. It’s an overlooked play but Tyrann is banging the drum for us not to forget. We agree.