Travis Kelce has rejected suggestions that his record-breaking performance against the Chargers was proof he is back to his best.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end silenced his critics with a much-improved performance at SoFi Stadium. He had 89 yards, more than in his first three games combined, and made a franchise-record 917th reception.
His performance prompted NFL analyst Tony Romo to declare “Kelce is back,” while his broadcast partner, the legendary Jim Nantz, insisted, “All the hot takes, you gotta find someone else to troll this week.” .
But the Chiefs star has insisted he still needs to do more – including scoring his first touchdown of the season – before celebrating too much.
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Travis Kelce insisted he didn’t have a ‘great game’ against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The Kansas City tight end silenced many of his critics with a much-improved performance in Los Angeles.
Kelce added: “I was responsible in this game, I didn’t have any falls, which is what happened in Atlanta to make me feel like I had a bad game.”
“I didn’t have a great game yet, there’s a lot of things that go into having a great game, but I had seven catches, I mean, a lot of times you get the rock and I go for it, so that’s what it is.
“I helped my team find a way to win and that’s the only thing that will matter.”
The Chiefs’ 17-10 victory over the Chargers moved the Super Bowl champions to 4-0, despite Kelce’s early-season struggles.
Narrow wins over the Ravens, Bengals and Falcons followed, with the tight end praising Kansas City’s defense for laying the foundation as the Chiefs chase a third title.
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was taken off the field after a collision with Patrick Mahomes.
“There’s obviously still a lot of things to clean up on the offensive end,” Kelce continued.
“Our defense is the best in the league right now, I just love Spags (defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and everyone on that defensive end who is playing their best.
“Our defense continues to stand out, it happened in the Falcons game, it happened in the Bengals game and it happened in this game.”
Kelce, who watched as receiver Rashee Rice was carted off the field after a collision with Patrick Mahomes, added: “On the offensive side of the ball, we gotta get going, man.” And it won’t get any easier to watch Rashee fall.