{"id":5163,"date":"2024-11-27T08:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T08:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=5163"},"modified":"2024-11-27T08:08:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T08:08:02","slug":"chiefs-tershawn-wharton-saves-young-fan-who-fell-from-stands-in-scary-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=5163","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs\u2019 Tershawn Wharton saves young fan who fell from stands in scary scene!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton came to the rescue of a young fan Sunday moments after\u00a0Kansas City\u2019s 30-27 win over Carolina.<\/p>\n<p>When a fan wearing a Nick Bolton jersey approached a railing at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to greet members of the Chiefs following their 10th victory of the season, the young supporter fell through a gap and was aided by Thurston.<\/p>\n<p>In footage of the harrowing incident that has since circulated online, the 26-year-old Wharton can later be seen helping the fan back up to the stands as a stadium worker told nearby spectators to return to their seats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"module module--follow-with-border module--precede-with-border wp-block-nypost-editor-protected-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.nypost.com\/protected-iframe\/dbdab77345d6e049a76c78c02b1eced2\" width=\"500\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/26\/sports\/chiefs-tershawn-wharton-saves-young-fan-who-fell-from-stands\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"1\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33948654\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?w=909\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 2000w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=266,300&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 266w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=768,866&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=909,1024&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 909w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=1363,1536&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1363w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=1817,2048&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1817w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=523,589&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 523w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=440,496&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 440w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=571,644&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 571w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=436,491&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 436w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=250,282&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 250w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=180,203&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=63,71&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 63w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=62,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 62w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=177,200&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 177w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=231,260&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=322,363&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=300,338&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=391,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 391w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=53,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 53w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=51,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 51w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=138,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 138w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=150,169&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-1.jpg?resize=44,50&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 44w\" alt=\"A young fan in a Nick Bolton jersey was saved by Chiefs defender Tershawn Wharton during Sunday's game.\" width=\"524\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>A young fan in a Nick Bolton jersey was saved by Chiefs defender Tershawn Wharton during Sunday\u2019s game.<br \/>\nWharton, who is in his fifth season with the Chiefs,\u00a0spoke about the ordeal Tuesday during an appearance on \u201cThe Pat McAfee Show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsually when I leave a game, try to throw my gloves in the crowd, and I think I heard my name a little bit, and when I heard my name, I seen him coming down. It was two security guards right there, I don\u2019t think they realized what I was doing because they were looking at us but I just had to kinda like push him into the stands a little bit to make sure he didn\u2019t hit too hard,\u201d Wharton detailed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/26\/sports\/chiefs-tershawn-wharton-saves-young-fan-who-fell-from-stands\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"2\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33951128\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 2000w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=300,168&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=768,430&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=1024,573&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=1536,860&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=878,492&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 878w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=744,417&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 744w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=576,323&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 576w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=440,246&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 440w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=424,237&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 424w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=180,101&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=107,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 107w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=125,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 125w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=200,112&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=231,129&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=322,180&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=664,372&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=87,49&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=234,131&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=150,84&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/mcafee-1.jpg?resize=50,28&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"Tershawn Wharton appeared on &quot;The Pat McAfee Show&quot; on Nov. 26, 2024.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Tershawn Wharton appeared on \u201cThe Pat McAfee Show\u201d on Nov. 26, 2024.<span class=\"credit\">Pat McAfee Show\/X<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wharton hopes to reconnect with the young fan, telling McAfee, \u201d I would like to reach out to him, get him out to the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An undrafted free agent out of Missouri S&amp;T, Wharton originally signed with the Chiefs in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>He was part of the Chiefs\u2019 Super Bowl-winning rosters in 2023 and 2024 and is now seeking his third consecutive championship with the club.<\/p>\n<p>Wharton has 17 tackles and 2.5 sacks through 11 games this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs are operating on a short week as they\u2019ll take on the Raiders at home Friday in an AFC West clash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/26\/sports\/chiefs-tershawn-wharton-saves-young-fan-who-fell-from-stands\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"3\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33948657\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?w=874\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 2000w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=256,300&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 256w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=768,900&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=874,1024&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 874w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=1311,1536&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1311w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=1748,2048&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1748w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=503,589&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 503w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=423,496&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 423w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=550,644&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 550w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=419,491&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 419w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=241,282&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 241w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=176,206&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 176w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=61,71&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 61w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=60,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 60w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=171,200&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 171w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=231,271&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=322,377&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=300,351&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=376,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 376w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=51,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 51w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=50,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=133,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 133w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=150,176&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-3.jpg?resize=43,50&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 43w\" alt=\"A young fan in a Nick Bolton jersey was saved by Chiefs defender Tershawn Wharton during Sunday's game.\" width=\"504\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>As the young fan tumbled near the railing, Wharton stopped the fan\u2019s fall.<span class=\"credit\">@T__Russ\/X<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/26\/sports\/chiefs-tershawn-wharton-saves-young-fan-who-fell-from-stands\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"4\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33948656\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 2000w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=300,264&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=768,675&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=180,158&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=81,71&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 81w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=80,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 80w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=200,176&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=231,203&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=322,283&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=502,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 502w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=68,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 68w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=66,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 66w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=178,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 178w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=150,132&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/chiefs-2.jpg?resize=50,44&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"A young fan in a Nick Bolton jersey was saved by Chiefs defender Tershawn Wharton during Sunday's game.\" width=\"671\" height=\"590\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Wharton then helped the fan back up to the stands at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.<span class=\"credit\">@T__Russ\/X<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although the Chiefs defeated the Raiders on the road in October, 27-20, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes hopes for more dominant performances from the defending Super Bowl champs down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou always want to have some blowouts and be a little calmer in the fourth quarter, but I\u2019ve always said it could be a good thing when you get to the playoffs later in the season knowing that you have been in those moments before, and knowing how to attack it play by play not making it too big of a moment,\u201d Mahomes said Sunday,\u00a0according to the Associated Press.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I would say this more than anybody, I would love to win a game not by the very last play.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/26\/sports\/chiefs-tershawn-wharton-saves-young-fan-who-fell-from-stands\/#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" 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