Travis Kelce was not happy about it.
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In the midst of a slow second quarter for the Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers, Kelce took matters into his own hands. Frustrated by a scoreless game and a pivotal play where he wasn’t on the field, Kelce grabbed Coach Andy Reid on the sideline and let out his frustration.
The Chiefs had marched to the 49ers’ 9-yard line, with a big 52-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes to Mecole Hardman. However, on the crucial next play, Kelce wasn’t in the game, and a run play with tight end Noah Gray led to a fumble by Isaiah Pacheco, costing the Chiefs a valuable scoring opportunity.
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Kelce, known for his prowess in the red zone, hadn’t made a catch in the game so far, adding to the mounting frustration on both sides. The rare discord on the Chiefs’ sideline highlighted Kelce’s displeasure with the situation.
Despite the tension, the Chiefs managed to turn things around. After a challenging first half, they rallied to tie the game at 19-19, eventually securing a 25-23 victory in overtime. Kelce, with nine catches for 93 yards, played a crucial role, including a pivotal first-down conversion in the red zone that set up the game-winning touchdown.
Fortunately, any discord between Kelce and Reid didn’t hinder the team’s success. In a post-game interview, Reid mentioned that Kelce apologized, emphasizing the competitive spirit and love for the game that drives the star tight end. Winning the Super Bowl for the third time in five seasons undoubtedly made any earlier tension fade away.
