For what reason did Travis Kelce toss his helmet? Chiefs TE displays anger while watching the team’s Christmas Day loss to the Raiders from the sidelines.
However, the Raiders’ two defensive touchdowns in a seven-second stretch toward the end of the first half sealed the deal with a 20-14 home defeat. It also brought Travis Kelce, who is always cool, composed, and collected, some unexpected and predictable frustrations.Travis Kelce threw his helmet; why did that?
The reason behind the tight end’s helmet slam is unclear, although Jim Nantz of CBS said it happened following the Raiders’ first-half touchdowns. In more detail, the Chiefs staged a punt and passed for a first down with 2:43 remaining in the half when they were down to fourth and 5. Los Vegas maintained a 17-7 advantage at the half as Kansas City’s surge was cut short by a failed field goal.
On his most recent “New Heights” podcast, Kelce went into detail about everything.I simply need to lock the fโโ in and be more accountable for both my teammates and Andy Reid because right now I’m not playing my best football. I have to maintain my composure, gentleman, as leading this team doesn’t happen that way.”
The top player was being consoled by Patrick Mahomes after Reid moved to block Kelce’s helmet. Despite failing to score a touchdown for the fifth straight game, Kelce ended the game with 44 receiving yards.
Looking to win the AFC West for the seventh time in a row, the Chiefs remain in control of their own fate. A victory in any of their next two games will guarantee them the title once more. At 9-6, they lead the 7-8 Raiders and Broncos by two games in the division.On the road against the Chargers to end the regular season, Kansas City will play the Bengals in Week 17 before hosting them.