Chargers Highlight: Asante Samuel Jr. picks off Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Asante Samuel Jr.’s Sunday has been emblematic of the Chargers’ entire season thus far.

Samuel was beat across the field on Kansas City’s first touchdown, a scramble drill crosser to Marquez Valdes-Scantling. On the Chiefs’ second touchdown drive, Samuel dove for a pass breakup but missed, leaving Travis Kelce with an opportunity to take the pass 60 yards into the red zone.

Third time’s the charm, as they say.

With a third and 12 for the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes uncorked a deep shot to try to get another explosive play. Instead, Samuel beat the receiver to the ball, coming down with an interception to move the momentum in LA’s favor.

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