Travis Kelce Sends a Strong Message to Chiefs Teammates Before Broncos Clash (Imagn Images)
After the Kansas City Chiefs lost 20-3 to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, the veteran tight end said the offense has to answer, and soon. The Chiefs host the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium at 4:25 p.m. ET, and Kelce says Denver is playing much better than the team Kansas City beat 31-10 in Week 1. Opta says no NFL offense in the Super Bowl era had gone a game without a touchdown, a run of 10 yards or more and a pass of 20 yards or more while also missing multiple field goals. The Broncos lost 31-10 to Kansas City in Week 1, and Kelce expects them to want revenge.
He spoke on the October 28 episode of his “New Heights” podcast. “Denver’s playing a lot [expletive] better than they did that first game,” the 11-time Pro Bowler said. Travis Kelce did not sugarcoat it. Kansas City failed to score a touchdown and never reached the red zone in a game Kelce called another frustrating performance. Kansas City played the worst game of Patrick Mahomes ’ career, and the numbers back it up. “They’ve caught a stride here, and their offense is starting to put up a lot of points. Denver also gets a key piece back. “They’re getting back (linebacker Jonathon) Cooper, who is a huge part of that pass rush and being stout in that run game. And you know it’s going to be another challenge.”
“Another frustrating performance for the offense,” Kelce said. “I think obviously didn’t even get a chance to get into the red zone…” The loss stung more because Kansas City had opened 5-0. “It’s frustrating because we were rolling as a unit for a while there, and I think we’re not far off from getting right back to it,” he said.
On the podcast, he started with the offense. Kelce named no one, but he wants teammates on time with their routes, releasing cleanly and attacking the defense the right way.