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Here is a closer look at Leo Chenal’s epic blocked field goal for the Chiefs

This photo was widely shared on social media.
This photo was widely shared on social media.

Just a guess here, but there might have been a few orders for a Leo Chenal jersey made Sunday afternoon following the Chiefs’ wild 16-14 win over the Broncos.

Denver lined up for a game-winning field goal with 1 second left, and it was a chip-shot attempt. But Wil Lutz’s 36-yard try was blocked, thanks to a Herculean effort by Chenal.

Here is the block that helped the Chiefs improve to 9-0 this season.

A fan on X shared a closer look at the block by slowing down the video. Chenal bowled over the Broncos’ Alex Forsyth, knocking Forsyth to the ground. Chenal then dived to get a hand on the ball.

This was an incredible effort by Chenal.

Chiefs fans heaped praise on Chenal for helping save Sunday’s victory over the division rival Broncos. Here is a snippet of the family-friendly comments some of those fans made on X (there were more than a few f-bombs shared in all of the excitement on the social-media channel).

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56), linebacker Leo Chenal (54) and safety Justin Reid (20) attempt to block a field goal by Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) in the fourth quarter during an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56), linebacker Leo Chenal (54) and safety Justin Reid (20) attempt to block a field goal by Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) in the fourth quarter during an NFL game on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com

This story was originally published November 10, 2024 at 3:53 PM.

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