Unfortunately for Chiefs rookie outside linebacker Breeland Speaks, the moment most others will remember from his first career start won’t be the sack and forced fumble he had. It’ll likely be the sack that wasn’t.
Speaks had both hands on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the backfield on the play that ended with Brady rushing into the end zone for a go-ahead touchdown with 5:25 remaining.
Speaks, who started in place of injured linebacker Justin Houston, was one of two rookie starters on defense along with defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, while rookie defensive back/kick returner Tremon Smith delivered the biggest special-teams play of the game, a 97-yard kickoff return.