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Chargers' meme machine Matlock gets 'Matlock' CBS commercial

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Kilty Cleary | Last updated Oct 11, 2024 1:12 PM ET

Los Angeles Chargers two-way player Scott Matlock is making waves for his impressive versatility on the field, but he's also getting some spotlight off the field too.

CBS recently featured Matlock in a hilarious promo for the NFL on CBS, alongside none other than Kathy Bates, who plays "Matty" Matlock. Together, they form a dynamic duo, with one goal in mind: find the target, protect, and attack!

In the clip, they joke about needing someone who plays both offense and defense and of course, Scott Matlock comes to the rescue. But wait, which Matlock? Is it Matty Matlock or Scott? The promo is a fun nod to Matlock's unique role with the Chargers, where he's doing something few NFL players have done in years.

TWO MATLOCKS?!
Scott and Matty are about to change the game forever pic.twitter.com/uByibNL1dm
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) October 10, 2024

In today’s NFL, it’s almost unheard of for a player to play both offense and defense, but Scott Matlock is breaking that mold. Through two games this season, Matlock has played an impressive 37 percent of the Chargers’ offensive snaps as a fullback and 22 percent of the defensive snaps as a defensive lineman.

And that’s not all. Matlock has also contributed on special teams, playing 56 percent of the Chargers’ special teams snaps. Matlock continues to prove he’s a key player in all three phases of the game.

Keep your eyes peeled, because if Scott Matlock has taught us anything, it’s that you never know where he’ll make the next big play. Whether he’s blocking, tackling, or starring in a CBS promo, one thing’s for sure: Matlock is a force to be reckoned with.