Kansas City – In the wake of a narrow 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce expressed frustration over a string of procedural missteps that have surfaced since the team returned from its bye week.
Key moments that cost the Chiefs
Late in the fourth quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes appeared to have secured a go‑ahead touchdown that would have put Kansas City ahead by at least two points with only a second left on the clock. However, a false‑start penalty on right tackle Jaylon Moore pushed the offense back, nullifying the score. On the very next play Mahomes was sacked, and Denver held on for the victory, moving into first place in the AFC West.
Kelce’s candid assessment
Speaking to reporters after the game, Kelce said, “We got a lot of fight. You gotta take the positives out of this. You can’t dwell on it. It’s a pretty good football team. Obviously, in our hearts, we feel like we should have came out with a victory, but at the same time, that’s not the reality of things. The reality of things is we got to fix a lot.”
He continued, “And the little things, mistakes, and it starts with the person that you’re looking at in the mirror. I’m one of them. 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. Really since the bye and it’s frustrating. You just can’t f—ing do it. I gotta be better for my teammates and that sets the tone for a lot of people in this room. Everybody’s just gotta up the ante from that.”
Stat line and penalties
Kelce finished with five receptions for 67 yards. The Chiefs were penalized 11 times for a total loss of 105 yards, though they did not commit any turnovers during the contest.
Looking ahead
Kansas City will try to rebound in Week 9 when the team hosts the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs have been on the road for the past two weeks and will return home, hoping to correct the procedural issues Kelce highlighted and get back to winning ways.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching to see whether the team can tighten up its snap counts, avoid false‑starts and maintain discipline in the trenches – factors that Kelce believes are essential for the Chiefs to fulfill their potential this season.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
