Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Blasted for Looking ‘Miserable’ While His Season Continues to Sputter
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and notable NFL player, is facing intense scrutiny during the current season. Known not just for his athletic prowess but also for his endorsements and high-profile relationship with pop star Taylor Swift, Kelce has set a high bar for his own performance. However, he has had a disappointing start to this season, with only eight catches for 69 yards and no touchdowns over the first three games, well below his typical output.
Despite the team’s successful 3-0 record, Kelce’s role in the latest game against the Atlanta Falcons raised concerns. He managed to catch four passes for 30 yards, which, while better than previous performances, still left spectators and commentators questioning his demeanor. Observers noted Kelce appeared somber on the sidelines, and his expression sparked speculation about his mental state, leading media to describe him as “miserable.” As he enters his 12th season, he risks not reaching his usual benchmark of 1,000 receiving yards. The Chiefs are set to continue their undefeated run, but questions remain about Kelce’s form and attitude moving forward.
Few NFL players are under the microscope that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is.
The Pfizer spokesman is notable not just for his pharmaceutical endorsements, but for being a very good football player.
(Many people also know Kelce for dating pop star Taylor Swift.)
Kelce has set a high standard for himself as a player due to that talent.
Whatever one may think of his corporate or dating relationships, it’s impossible to argue with three Super Bowl rings, seven total All-Pro nods, nine Pro Bowl berths and a spot on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
All things being equal, Kelce is inarguably a very good football player.
Or is it was?
Because, by his own standards, Kelce has had a miserable start to the NFL season.
Through three games this year, Kelce has notched just eight catches for 69 yards and zero touchdowns. Those are the sorts of numbers Kelce used to reproduce in a half of football, let alone six halves.
Again, due to that aforementioned microscope, Kelce’s lack of productivity has been as noticeable as his demeanor — and the two came to a head during Sunday’s 22-17 road win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Despite the Chiefs moving to 3-0 on the season, as he has done all season, Kelce played a rather diminutive role in the win.
Kelce actually had one of his better games of the year, grabbing four catches for 30 yards but was ultimately quiet on the field.
Off the field?
Kelce was still quiet, but his facial expression spoke a thousand words, and social media was swift, no pun intended, to notice:
— 🏈👑 (@TayvisHaze) September 23, 2024
A somber Kelce was seen on the sidelines of the game, rubbing his eye and otherwise staring off into the distance while his defense was desperately trying to keep the Falcons from scoring at the end of the first half.
Outlets ripped into Kelce, with the New York Post calling the tight end’s demeanor “miserable” and OutKick calling his attitude “sad.”
The 34-year-old Kelce is now in his 12th season and is on pace to fall well shy of his 1,000-yard season standard.
The team will look to continue its undefeated season — with or without Kelce’s pass-catching, apparently — when it travels to face divisional rivals Los Angeles Chargers.
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