Travis Kelce Was ‘Incredibly Frustrated’ After Week 6 Ankle Scare, And It’s A Warning Sign

Talk about a gut punch right out of the gate: Travis Kelce, the heart of the Chiefs’ offense, went down hard on the very first drive of their Week 6 battle against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs’ tight end caught a screen pass and got rolled up on his right ankle during the tackle, looking incredibly pained on the ground before he slowly, gingerly got back up.

A Sideline Scare and Missed Plays

The scene on the sideline after Kelce got to his feet was intense. His right ankle immediately got taped up, a sight no Chiefs fan ever wants to see, especially so early in a game. He missed the final two plays of that opening possession, which tells you just how significant that initial moment felt. While he was off, tight end Noah Gray snagged a 16-yard pass on third down, but it wasn’t enough to move the chains. The team had to settle for a 44-yard field goal from Harrison Butker, a less than ideal start for an offense that relies so heavily on Kelce’s playmaking.

“Feeling It” But Back In The Game

The immediate reports from the sideline painted a clear picture of Kelce’s mindset. Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star noted on X that Kelce looked “incredibly frustrated” right after the injury. You can only imagine the anger simmering there, wanting to be out there with his guys. Sam McDowell, also from The Kansas City Star, added that Kelce was clearly “feeling it” while sidelined. The good news? The blue tent never even went up, a small comfort in a tense moment. And in a testament to his toughness, Kelce was back out on the field for the Chiefs’ very next drive. He might have been “feeling it,” but he wasn’t going to miss any time.

So, while he might be back in action, you can bet every single Chiefs fan, and certainly the coaching staff, will be holding their breath and watching that right ankle. Kelce’s status is something to keep a very close eye on moving forward.

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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.