Frank Lampard finally gets his first home win, and he gained more than this.
Kante's injury problem
N'Golo Kante has probably never had a start to a season like this one. His pre-season was disrupted with the ankle injury which placed his Europa League final appearance back in May in doubt.
He was eventually passed fit and went on to deliver a typical Kante-like performance in the 4-1 win over Arsenal.
But at what cost in the long-term?
The last four months can't have been easy and there must have been real concern among fans when it was confirmed that a hamstring alert ruled him out against Brighton. That's now five games Kante has missed this season - since moving to England four years ago he's only missed 10 Premier League games in total.
Frank Lampard sounded upbeat when discussing Kante's injury and is hopeful of having him fit for the trip to Lille in midweek.
That's great news, Chelsea are a better side with Kante in it. But it's essential that the club get his injury problems cleared up once and for all.
Lampard's big six weeks
Lampard has got the response he would have wanted following back-to-back home defeats against Valencia and Liverpool.
The 7-1 win over Grimsby Town was expected, the most impressive aspect of that result was just how ruthless Chelsea were in front of goal as they didn't let up even with the game sewn up.
Against Brighton that ruthless streak wasn't quite there and it seemed as if the Blues were heading for another disappointing result at Stamford Bridge, but they prevailed and that should set them up nicely for what is a big six weeks ahead.
On paper the Blues have some winnable Premier League games before facing champions Manchester City away from home on November 23rd.
There's a real chance to boost their top-four hopes and given the unpredictability of the league this season, it's important they push on from here.
In addition, Manchester United come to town in the Carabao Cup, plus important games in Europe so we should know a lot more about where Frank Lampard's Chelsea are at within the next six weeks.
The penalty situation
So it's settled, Jorginho is the Chelsea penalty taker. Well at least until someone else steps up the next time the Blues are awarded one.
When the referee pointed to the spot after Mason Mount had been fouled, many inside the ground just assumed Ross Barkley was to take it. After all Lampard did say he was the first-choice after that miss against Valencia.
However, Jorginho placed the ball on the spot and made no mistake from 12 yards - as one would expect given his brilliant penalty record - and Lampard made the point to once again back-track on comments about his first-choice taker.
"Yes he is, end of story," was Lampard's response when asked if Jorginho was the first-choice penalty taker. "I'm surprised about the obsession on penalty takers. Jorginho took it and he scored and yes he's the penalty taker."
The obsession was that it seemed strange that Jorginho didn't take the penalty against Valencia and it was even more baffling that Barkley didn't take the one against Brighton.
Pedro took one against Grimsby and was on the pitch. But we now have clarity and can draw a line under this situation.
Experience is key
Chelsea are blessed with some of the most impressive young talent in England right now. Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount have really impressed, while Fikayo Tomori is improving with each game.
Then there's Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James and Billy Gilmour - players who could shape the future of this club. Not forgetting Ruben Lotfus-Cheek who will surely have a say upon returning from injury.
With that said, the win over Brighton proved that the 'old guard' aren't quite ready to move on just yet.
Abraham had one of those days where no matter how hard he tried, a goal just wasn't going to come and he will have those days.
At a time when Chelsea needed a breakthrough it was one of experienced players in Jorginho who took responsibility and when a second goal was needed it came from Willian - one of the eldest players in the squad - albeit thanks to a massive deflection.
Even Cesar Azpilicueta, who has struggled in 1v1's this season, was solid at an important stage in the game and those experienced players will be crucial in the young players' development.