Kam Kinchens’ 103-yard pick-six was the most impactful defensive play of the season, and third-most impactful overall, based on win probability added (52.4%), via NFLverse data
Kinchens’ pick-six wasn’t just an impact play. It was the most impactful defensive play of the season. When he broke the end zone to give the Rams their first lead since the second quarter, the Rams’ win probability jumped from just over 19% to 71.6%, meaning it increased the Rams’ chances of winning by 52.4%. The game immediately got flipped on its head.
Kinchens traveled 128.3 yards for the touchdown, the most distance traveled for a ball-carrier this season, according to Next Gen Stats. Despite having a diminished role in the weeks leading up to this game, Kinchens “kept grinding” and took advantage of his opportunities on Sunday.