Travis Kelce’s personal and professional lives seem to be going in different directions. While his relationship with Taylor Swift is going great with the two reportedly planning to tie the knot next year, Kelce’s on-field struggles are starting to hurt the Chiefs.
While Kelce has essentially been a reliable name when it came to passes, Sunday night’s game proved otherwise. With the game tied late in the fourth, Kelce mishandled the ball, and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair intercepted. Fans who had booed the team in the first half fell silent after Kelce’s costly mistake.
Netizens also quickly jumped in to offer their comments on the matter and a number of them suggested retirement to Kelce. Critics didn’t spare Kelce’s personal life from their jabs and mentioned that he should simply stay home after marrying Swift. Taking to X, one user commented under the video of Kelce messing up the pass, saying, “It’s happening! The Chiefs are not going to make the playoffs!”
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Another one added, “Mahomes a career high 10 straight passes incomplete or intercepted… so sad.” A third user mentioned, “ball hitting kelce’s hands like “nah i’m good” and walking off.” Another user was straightforward with their suggestion, saying, “This is hilarious! Kelce should’ve retired tbh.” Another one predicted the future of the Chief’s, saying, “Patricia, Travis Swift and the rest of the gang better start packing for Cancun because the season is officially over.”
One user dragged in Swift’s name, saying, “Retire Mr Swift.” Another one commented, “If this isn’t a sign that the dynasty is over I don’t know what is.” Another one hinted at a grim future for Kelce, saying, “She’s definitely dumping him now…” Another one added, “I’m a fan of the chiefs, but it’s time for Travis Kelce to retire. Time to become Taylor Swift’s full time house wife.”
One user made a comparison between Gronk and Kelce, saying, “Another huge difference between Gronk and Kelce is that Gronk knew when to retire vs becoming a corpse of himself trying to extend a career.”
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The situation does not look great for the Chiefs as they went on to lose 20-10, falling to 6-7. With Kansas City already being out of the AFC West race, it has now become a matter of concern regarding the team even making it to the postseason.
While Mahomes threw three interceptions, the one bouncing off Kelce became the highlight as fans and haters both fixated on that moment only. Cameras caught Kelce’s expression after the incident, which showed him to be walking with a flat and frustrated face.
Kelce’s blunder leaves questions about how the Hall of Famer will move forward.
