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Efton Chism III NFL performance reception

Overview

New England Patriots receiver Efton Chism III has garnered significant attention following standout performances in recent games. Following a game-winning, one-handed touchdown catch in a victory over the Buffalo Bills, Chism faced criticism from Bills safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson, who dismissed the player as an “elevated guy” and a “practice squad player.”

Chism later executed a creative trick play during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders, handing the ball to running back TreVeyon Henderson to secure a first down. This play drew praise from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, where Kelce stated, “I like where this kid’s head’s at. He’s a ball player.” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel noted that Chism’s improvisational style during the play was reminiscent of Kelce’s own approach to the game.

Entities

Efton Chism III · New England Patriots · C. J. Gardner-Johnson · Kevin Byard · Kansas City Chiefs

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Travis Kelce praises Efton Chism III for creative Patriots play

    Travis Kelce praised New England Patriots receiver Efton Chism III for an improvisational trick play during a game against the Raiders, calling him a ‘ball player’ on his podcast.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Efton Chism III's game-winning catch sparks reaction from NFL players

    Patriots receiver Efton Chism III's game-winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills has sparked debate following dismissive comments from Bills safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson.

Sources

heavy.com · nesn.com · sportskeeda.com · tmspn.com · video.foxnews.com