Adding multiple rookies in the secondary over the offseason was the start of the youth movement in the Chiefs’ defense. Trent McDuffie was selected in the first round back in April’s draft, and his injury absence has opened the door for seventh-round pick Jaylen Watson.
Watson was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after his game-changing 99-yard interception return for a touchdown in Week 2’s victory. Chiefs DB coach Dave Merritt was very vocal in support of Watson, especially after his big week against the Los Angeles Chargers.
