Against the Broncos (5-5), Chenal lined up in the same spot on the Chiefs’ field-goal block unit. Two spots to Chenal’s right was safety Justin Reid , who has the quickest first step in the unit.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal's game-saving blocked field goal allowed several teammates to breathe easier after making mistakes that could have allowed Denver to prevail.

Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) runs on field against the Denver Broncos prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

It was the mighty Chenal who blocked what was otherwise to be a chip-shot, 35-yard field goal attempt by the Broncos’ Wil Lutz as time expired that preserved Kansas City’s 16-14 win Nov. 10 at ...

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. Advertisement ...

It looked as though the Kansas City Chiefs were about to lose their first game since Christmas 2023.The Denver Broncos were in range for a short, game-winning field goal, but linebacker Leo Chenal ...

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Part of the block came from properly timing the snap. Chenal said he and his teammates constantly compete to get the best possible timing so that they can get a blocked field goal when they need it.

All season long, the Kansas City Chiefs have been forced to adjust for a multitude of reasons. Poor execution, in-game shifts and injuries were all working against them in recent weeks, yet they ...