Chargers LB Nick Vigil Forces Big Fumble Against Bills
Nov 29, 2020, 2:46 PM | Updated: 2:49 pm
Nick Vigil #59 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates his teams fumble recovery during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Chargers 27-17. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
(Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah State and current Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Nick Vigil forced a big fumble during the second half against the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills hosted the Chargers on Sunday, November 29.
With 14:06 left to play, Buffalo running back Devin Singletary ran the ball for eight yards before Vigil knocked the ball free.
BIG TIME PLAY.
📺: CBS | #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/SbXiXJv1bM
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) November 29, 2020
Seven plays later, Los Angeles made a 27-yard field goal attempt.
The score cut the Bills’ lead to 24-17.
Buffalo went on to win 27-17.
Vigil finished the contest with eight total tackles, six solo tackles, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble.
NICK VIGIL!! pic.twitter.com/Nnjq7AtFoI
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) November 29, 2020
This season, Vigil has 21 total tackles, 14 solo tackles, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup.
With the loss, the Chargers fell to 3-8 on the season.
Los Angeles’ next game is against the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 6 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on CBS.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
