Overview
- Jefferson was disqualified in the fourth quarter after officials ruled his hit on Tyquan Thornton was unnecessary roughness with helmet-to-helmet contact.
- Thornton was evaluated by medical staff and entered the NFL’s concussion protocol following the play.
- As he left the field, Jefferson made an obscene gesture toward fans and later apologized, calling himself “classier than that” and saying emotions got the best of him.
- The NFL is reviewing both the hit and the gesture, with multiple reports indicating fines are likely and a decision expected around December 20.
- The Chargers won 16-13 at Arrowhead Stadium to eliminate the Chiefs from playoff contention, and Patrick Mahomes exited late with a knee issue as Gardner Minshew finished the game.