The Kansas City Chiefs finally broke their losing streak with a 22-9 win over the New York Giants on Sunday night. But all eyes weren’t just on the scoreboard. Coach Andy Reid had something to say about Travis Kelce’s fiery sideline behavior.
Andy Reid talks about Travis Kelce post-game
Kansas City entered Week 3 under pressure after dropping its opening two games to the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers. The defending AFC champions responded with a 22-9 victory over the New York Giants, snapping their early skid. While the performance wasn’t flawless, the result helped ease some of the tension building within the team.
The offense showed flashes of brilliance, but mistakes—including Kelce‘s costly turnover in the Week 2 clash with the Eagles—remained fresh in fans’ minds. Cameras previously caught the tight end slamming his helmet and shouting on the sidelines after a missed opportunity, revealing his rare, frustrated side.
Following the crucial win, Andy Reid addressed the media and was inevitably asked about the heated exchange with Travis Kelce. Rather than expressing concern, the veteran coach said, “He knows when to back off the paddle and when to push it too. That’s the part I love about him.” Furthermore, “[Travis Kelce] is an emotional guy,” Reid stated to the media. “He’s Irish.”
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also brushed aside concerns, noting that high emotions are part of competing at the NFL’s highest level. Kelce skipped his post-game media session, but both Reid and Mahomes made it clear that the team isn’t dwelling on the flare-up.
The Chiefs’ schedule doesn’t get any easier. Next up is a home matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, another team sitting at 1-2 after narrow losses to the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. Both squads need momentum, which raises the stakes for Sunday’s contest.
For Kansas City, the key will be turning Travis Kelce’s passion into production as they try to climb back to .500. If Reid’s joking response is any indication, the team is confident that emotions won’t get in the way of their goal: chasing another Super Bowl appearance.
