Eric Berry effect? Some think his presence was boon to Chiefs’ defense
Chiefs fans got to see an old friend on Sunday.
Although he didn’t play in the game, safety Eric Berry was on the sidelines for the Chiefs’ 26-15 win over the Raiders on Sunday. Berry suffered an Achilles injury in the season opener at New England and won’t return to the field this season.
But on Sunday, Berry was at the Chiefs game and he spoke to the team before kickoff.
Then a funny thing happened: the Chiefs defense didn’t allow a point through the first three quarters and muzzled Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
It was the first time this season that the Chiefs held an opponent scoreless heading into the fourth quarter. Coincidence? Some fans didn’t think so.
1st week Eric Berry's been on the Chiefs sideline since his injury, was in the middle of the pregame huddle. Look what's happening ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
— Blake Hosley (@shakeNblake2) December 10, 2017
The power of having Eric berry in the building I’m telling you!
— Max Packard (@MaxPackard) December 10, 2017
Defense came to play today! Thanks Eric Berry for the pump up. Put the hammer down #ChiefsKingdom
— Alan Moore (@1963alleycat) December 10, 2017
I find it incredible how much better the #Chiefs D plays just in the presence of Eric Berry
— Jeff Kinder (@Jeff_Kinder_18) December 10, 2017
Eric Berry is gonna be a coach some day. He’s a leader. You might lose him on the field but never off the field. @Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #GoChiefs #OAKvsKC
— Dawnzilla (@dawncflv) December 10, 2017
Eric Berry has been in the Huddle before the game and on the sideline firing up the defense. They are clearly playing better today!
— KC Football Guy (@KC_Football_Guy) December 10, 2017
Oh I know why our defense is hyped up today. Eric Berry is on the sideline!!!
— Nathan Peroo (@NDOGG_MUH_BOI) December 10, 2017
I’m generally not a huge proponent of team chemistry playing a huge factor, but I do think the Chiefs having Eric Berry on the sidelines today has to help. That guy is the leader of this team.
— Ben Spencer (@benspencerksu) December 10, 2017
That Eric Berry pregame speech he gave was . Damn, glad he came out for his support today. @Chiefs that was some good 1st half ball. Now let’s finish and go home with a W! #ChiefsKingdom
— L.C. (@ArrowInmyHead) December 10, 2017
Eric Berry went in the locker room with his secret stuff. https://t.co/9IrAmgLQ2X
— Admit Your Favs Are Problematic (@tattedykdub) December 10, 2017
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This story was originally published December 10, 2017 at 4:16 PM.