KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 2.
The rookie seventh round pick left fans with a striking first impression during the Chiefs' home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Watson turned the game on its head with a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown, setting the record for the longest go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown scored by a rookie in NFL history.
Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line and sprinted 99 yards for a touchdown that Chiefs Kingdom will not soon forget.
Watson was able to take the field for his career start Thursday due to CB Trent McDuffie landing on the injury reserve.
