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Dave Merritt says Justin Reid is like having a ‘coach on the field’

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense has been a pleasant surprise this season. While its elite play is usually credited to its fierce and imposing pass rush, the secondary joined in on the fun in Week 3, recording its first interception of the season on this play against the Chicago Bears.

TIP u27a1ufe0f PICK@JustinqReid x @M__Edwards7 pic.twitter.com/A4h7D1qOQV

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 24, 2023

Although the ball landed in the hands of safety Mike Edwards, the key to the turnover was the pass being tipped by the Chiefs’ veteran safety Justin Reid.