{
  "id": 12012354,
  "title": "Efton Chism’s preparation pays off with game-winning touchdown vs. Bills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/efton-chisms-preparation-pays-off-with-game-winning-touchdown-vs-bills",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T21:45:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/efton-chism-preparation-pays-off-214556940.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel emphasizes the importance of seizing every opportunity presented to players. Wide receiver Efton Chism III exemplified this mindset during a game against the Buffalo Bills, taking advantage of a crucial moment in the third quarter when Mack Hollins was sidelined with a calf injury. With Chism playing a season-high 34 offensive snaps, he made a 19-yard catch, setting the stage for a game-winning one-handed touchdown three plays later. Chism's teammate, Romeo Doubs, praised Chism's work ethic, describing it as \"snag of the year.\" Chism himself credited his ability to focus during critical moments, stating, \"Saw it in the air.\" Throughout his first two years with the Patriots, Chism has been recognized for his diligent preparation and dedication to the team, with coach Vrabel highlighting his rigorous routine and tireless work ethic.",
  "summary": "Chism played a season-high 34 snaps in Week 4.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Efton Chism III’s amazing one-handed TD catch might have saved the Patriots’ season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/efton-chism-iiis-amazing-one-handed-td-catch-might-have-saved-the",
        "published": "2026-10-04T20:18:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Efton Chism's game-winning TD: 'Probably won't hear from him again'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bills-c-j-gardner-johnson-on-efton-chisms-game-winning-td-probably",
        "published": "2026-10-04T23:14:15.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}