Travis Kelce dropped a bombshell confession this week, admitting he absolutely got away with a blatant hold on Patrick Mahomes’ 15-yard rushing touchdown during the Chiefs’ 31-10 beatdown of the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Yeah, you heard that right. That Monday night highlight reel play? Turns out it was pure “risky business” from Kelce himself, and he is not even trying to hide it.
Kelce Spills the Beans on the Play Nobody Saw
Speaking on his *New Heights* podcast, Kelce pulled back the curtain on the kind of play that happens constantly in the NFL, only this time, he owned it. He acknowledged he was “fortunate” to not get flagged. “It was definitely a questionable play,” Kelce said. “That’s one of those where you get up slowly like, ‘Please don’t be any laundry on the field.’ I had the man up by his neck. Can’t do it. Can’t do it. Almost cost us.” The video confirms it too, showing Kelce essentially grabbing Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga by his collar. This was no subtle push, this was a straight-up wrestling move. And it nearly had massive consequences. Kelce himself knew it, saying that if it had been flagged, “That would’ve been Patrick Mahomes’ second rushing touchdown called back in two plays, it was the same thing. That would’ve taken us out of the red zone. That was risky business. You know what? Sometimes you’re just living right.”
Why That No-Call Mattered So Much
Kelce is not kidding when he talks about “risky business.” Mahomes had just had *another* touchdown run called back on the previous play because offensive tackles Kahlil Benson and Jaylon Moore were both whistled for holding. Getting a second one wiped out would have been a gut punch, especially given Mahomes’ situation. He is coming off a torn ACL suffered last season, and that rushing touchdown was a huge statement, showing he is “at least close to full health.” It was a critical play for more than just the scoreboard, it was about proving their franchise QB is back and dangerous.
Even with Kelce’s confession, the Chiefs were clearly the superior team on Monday night. They completely out-gained the Broncos 392-176. Mahomes shredded the defense for three total touchdowns, while running back Kenneth Walker III made a monstrous Chiefs debut, rushing for 173 yards and scoring two total touchdowns. Kelce himself led the team with 71 yards on three receptions, including a monster 59-yard catch and run.
The Chiefs surprisingly missed the playoffs last season, so this Week 1 performance, holding call or not, was a big statement. They will look to keep that strong start rolling when they host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. You have to wonder if they will be “living right” again then!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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