Travis Kelce refused to blame Patrick Mahomes for missing him on a would-be touchdown pass
The Chiefs remained undefeated in the most dramatic fashion on Sunday, blocking Wil Lutz’s 35-yard attempt that would have given the Broncos a win as time expired. But really, that Chiefs win could have been a lot simpler had Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an easy touchdown with six minutes remaining.
You won’t hear Kelce blame his quarterback for the miss, though.
In the latest edition of New Heights, Travis broke down the final moments of Sunday’s Week 10 win with brother Jason Kelce. Travis recalled how he was frustrated with himself on the sidelines for not making that grab, saying that it only seemed like an overthrow because he didn’t have footing to jump. Warning: Video contains some NSFW language.
Just find it so hard to believe people find something to hate Travis Kelce for. What a great guy and teammate. pic.twitter.com/CJxYNqFiAr
— (@TayvisHaze) November 13, 2024
Kelce said:
“I hate that everybody is looking at Pat like he overthrew me on that last play. It was a great ball. I just didn’t have my feet under me to go up and get it.”
Those comments really show what kind of teammate Kelce is because, if we’re being honest, it did look like Mahomes overthrew the tight end on the pass.
Patrick Mahomes' final throw against the Broncos: a missed TD opportunity to Travis Kelce. pic.twitter.com/PHYDEF0o5m
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) November 13, 2024
It would have taken an impressive effort from Kelce to get up there for the ball, but he’ll never blame Mahomes for it.