Travis Kelce Hits Chiefs Teammates With Wake-Up Call After Broncos Heartbreak
Travis Kelce had a stern message for himself as well as his Chiefs teammates after Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos.
The Kansas City Chiefs experienced a shocking fourth-quarter collapse that allowed their division rivals, the Denver Broncos, to take control of the AFC West. With a commanding 24-13 lead, the Chiefs saw their chances slip away when Denver scored two touchdowns in quick succession. The second touchdown came from a five-yard run by Jonah Coleman, extending Denver's lead to 28-24.
Though the Chiefs appeared poised for a game-winning touchdown with Rashee Rice nailing a one-yard score, a flag negated the play due to a false start by right tackle Jaylon Moore in the final moments. The ruling came too late to salvage the game, as Mahomes was subsequently sacked on the subsequent 6-yard line, ending the contest.
Head coach Andy Reid remained nonchalant about the penalty, expressing uncertainty on whether it was a false start, albeit admitting that he did not witness the incident himself. However, tight end Travis Kelce, who had committed a similar infraction in the first quarter, was not ready to shift blame towards the officials. Instead, he squarely pointed the finger at himself, recognizing the need for improvement in the team's procedural errors.
"I've been frustrated with myself on how long I've been in the league and the procedural stuff that's happened for the past three games, really," Kelce told reporters post-game. "Really since the bye, and it's frustrating. You just can't f---ing do it. Excuse my language. I've got to be better for my teammates, and that sets the tone for a lot of people in this room. Everybody’s just got to up the ante from that."
Kelce was not the only perpetrator of the mistakes. Left tackle Kahlil Benson was also penalized for an illegal formation, while Moore faced an ineligible man downfield call. Kicker Harrison Butker, too, missed another crucial field goal in the fourth quarter. With these missteps, Patrick Mahomes now boasts an 80-3 record in his illustrious career when leading by a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. Yet, the Broncos have extended their winning streak in one-score games to 15, spanning the last two seasons.
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