NFL’s Next Gen Stats breaks down stunning TD-saving play by Chiefs’ Josh Simmons
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- Chiefs' Josh Simmons chased down a 100-yard pick return to save a TD
- Next Gen Stats clocked Simmons at 18.35 mph, third-fastest OL speed in 2 years
- Despite the effort, Eagles later scored, but Simmons' play drew league attention
The Chiefs seemed poised to take the lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Eagles when disaster struck.
After moving the ball 74 yards in 14 plays, the Chiefs were on the Eagles’ 6-yard line while trailing by three points. Unfortunately, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ pass went off the hands of tight end Travis Kelce and right to Philadelphia’s Andrew Mukuba.
After securing the ball, Mukuba took off running down the sideline. And it looked like he might return the pick 100 yards for a touchdown.
But Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons — listed by the Chiefs as standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 310 pounds — showed off some incredible speed and chased down Mukuba from behind. Simmons’ incredible effort saved a touchdown (temporarily).
The NFL’s Next Gen Stats noted that Simmons reached a top speed of 18.35 mph, which was the third-fastest speed by an offensive lineman over the last two seasons.
Philadelphia ended up scoring not long after, but that didn’t take away from this fantastic play by Simmons.
This story was originally published September 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM.
