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Alex Smith the comeback kid - Locked on Chiefs

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Chiefs moved to 1-0 after the biggest comeback in regular season team history on Sunday. After a horrific first half that left them trailing the San Diego Chargers 21-3, some thing changed the tone of this team. It began to click. The defense got a stop. The offense began to move the ball. Special teams gave the team a spark. Rookie Tyreek Hill gave the team a spark. Soon, the engine was up and running and the team pushed through overtime to take a win from what looked like a sure loss early on.

Redemption

Marcus Peters had to recover from an emotional first half where he was lambasted by Keenan Allen and Philip Rivers. He did, putting up a big second half and nearly making his first interception of 2016.

Dee Ford’s story was very similar. He struggled to set the edge. He struggled to shed blocks. He couldn’t get to the passer. Then as the second half unfolded, Ford started make in progress. Ford got stronger. With 53 seconds remaining in the then-tied ballgame, for hit paydirt. He recorded the only Kansas City sack of the day as Seth Keysor shows you below. We’ll talk with Seth later this week.

What is it with Dee Ford vs the Chargers? Actually shows a LITTLE bend to get around edge to basically assure OT. pic.twitter.com/4CBTgSqkRg

— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) September 12, 2016

The biggest redemption was to come for the team’s leader. Alex Smith went to the locker room at the half with just 94 yards passing and one yard rushing. Long criticized as being unable to put he team on his back and carry it when needed, Smith had a big mountain to climb.

Smith finished the day with 378 yards from scrimmage. Smith’s turnaround was most impressive and set a big piece of foundation the Chiefs can build this season on.

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