VIDEO: Texans' Whitney Mercilus Gets Chopped Down and Still Recovers to Strip Sack Philip Rivers
By Jerry Trotta
Defense hasn't necessarily been the talking point of Sunday's clash between the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers, but one particular play by defensive end Whitney Mercilus deserves to reserve all of the headlines. Check out the Texans' edge rusher remarkably recover from a lethal chop block to strip sack Philip Rivers.
Whitney Mercilus gets cut, gets up and strip sacks Philip Rivers.
— Matt Hammond (@MattHammondShow) September 22, 2019
Huge momentum swing.
Leader in the clubhouse for NFL Defensive Player of the Year this season. pic.twitter.com/LiEql4YngJ
In a contract year, the Illinois product has done nothing but ball out for Houston in 2019. Coming into Week 3, Mercilus has logged three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception.
If he continues down this path, he might be just due a significant pay day in the future.