Title/Alt Text Notre Dame alum and New England Patriots linebacker Darius Fleming was involved more than usual in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday, playing 10 snaps on defense in addition to his regular role on special teams.

But at a press conference at Gillette Stadium Wednesday morning it was revealed that Fleming made his most important contribution two days before the game. Fleming removed a woman from a burning car after witnessing an accident on Rt. 1 near Gillette Stadium, according to Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin.

Fleming, who played outside linebacker and defensive end for Notre Dame from 2008-11, suffered an injury that required 22 stitches in his right leg.

#Patriots LB Darius Fleming played vs #Chiefs with 22 stitches in his R leg. Cut himself kicking out a burning car window to save a woman — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) January 20, 2016





Fleming witnessed 3-car accident on Rt-1 near Gillette on Thurs night. Woman couldn’t get out of her car, Fleming saw smoke & kicker her out — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) January 20, 2016



