It was a 1-yard loss. A sack. One of many that Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has taken this season.
But what came next late in the second half of the Chiefs' 45-10 win over the Detroit Lions in London was a new occurrence. When Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah shoved quarterback Alex Smith after the play, offensive lineman Jeff Allen immediately rushed to Smith's defense.
Allen, a mild-mannered sort for most of his career, grabbed Ansah, pointed his finger and jawed at him. And when Lions defensive end Jason Jones gave him a quick one-handed shove, Allen pushed back and was whistled for a 10-yard personal foul penalty.