Nick Bolton’s scoop and score was a game changer for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Denver Broncos were solidly in the red zone and kept moving the ball up via running back Melvin Gordon.
Those scoring hopes stopped in their tracks as Melvin Ingram stepped in to force the fumble and Bolton to pick up the ball and score on an 86-yard play. So instead of a potential 28-20 or 23-20 Broncos lead, it became a 28-21 Chiefs lead entering into the final stages of the game.
OH. MY. GOD.@_nickbolton2 with an 86 yard scoop and score! #ChiefsKingdom
📺: #KCvsDEN on ESPN/ABC
📱: https://t.co/wJgbGtMl5R pic.twitter.com/P8xrSpPogY— NFL (@NFL) January 9, 2022
The rookie just made the play of the game.
Unreal from @_nickbolton2.
📺: #KCvsDEN on ESPN/ABC
📱: https://t.co/wJgbGtMl5R pic.twitter.com/FxcDd5Me4x— NFL (@NFL) January 9, 2022
This was Bolton’s first NFL touchdown and it came at a time when the Chiefs were struggling. In fact, both teams were struggling but for a team with hopes to be the top seed in the AFC, losing to your already eliminated rivals would be tough to swallow. The Chiefs held on to win and people took notice.
Melvin Ingram and Nick Bolton might have just saved the Chiefs season.
— KC Sports Report (@KCSportsReport) January 9, 2022
Oh, my. Nick Bolton. Game-changer.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) January 9, 2022
Nick Bolton hit a wall at about the 45 yard line and I wasn’t sure if he was gonna make it to the endzone or not🤣
— Arrowhead Live (@ArrowheadLive) January 9, 2022
Two things I'm thankful for: Melvin Ingram & Nick Bolton.
Can I get a SCOOOOOP N SCORE 🗣️#chiefskingdom
— Hayley Lewis 👑 (@HayleyLewis_) January 9, 2022
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