Overview
- Jefferson was disqualified in the fourth quarter for an unnecessary-roughness hit on Thornton during the Chargers’ 16-13 win at Arrowhead.
- The contact triggered a brief on-field scuffle, and the ejection followed video review that coach Jim Harbaugh said was initiated by the NFL office in New York.
- As he left the field Jefferson made an obscene gesture toward fans, then apologized postgame and described the hit as a bang-bang football play.
- Thornton entered the NFL’s concussion protocol following the play, according to team evaluations.
- Patrick Mahomes exited late with a knee issue and did not return, Gardner Minshew threw a late interception after replacing him, and the loss eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention.