Travis Kelce is unable to catch a break after his underwhelming performance against the Philadelphia Eagles. Former ESPN reporter Skip Bayless recently called out Kelce, claiming that he’s responsible for the Chiefs’ loss against the Eagles.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 on Monday. Travis Kelce is catching the most heat from the fans and other personalities for the loss. Bayless also made a bold statement about Kelce’s relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift.
The broadcaster shared a video on X after the Chiefs’ defeat. Bayles claimed that being in a relationship with Taylor Swift helps protect Kelce from taking accountability for his mistakes on the field. He also spoke about the red zone sequence in the fourth quarter when Kelce failed to secure a pass.
“He’s now, I guess, uncriticizable, because he has become the biggest TV draw in the National Football League. But because he is now Mr. Taylor Swift, I guess he’s now beyond any kind of negativity from the broadcast, from the media. But not from me, he dropped the game at the goal line.”
Travis Kelce’s Recent Performances Have Been Mediocre
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs have had a major setback since their loss. The team had many chances to bounce back, and one of them came during the fourth quarter.
Patrick Mahomes drove the offense inside the red zone, but his throw to Kelce on second-and-goal from the six failed to connect. The ball slipped out of Kelce’s hands and went right into the arms of rookie Andrew Mukuba, who got his first interception in his career.
Kelce’s frustration was clearly not hidden as he slammed his helmet on the sideline after a stalled drive ended with only a field goal before halftime. The drop was another rough moment for Kelce at the start of this season. He also recently collided with rookie receiver Xavier Worthy and later apologized to him on his New Heights podcast.
Kelce Still Has Time To Make A Comeback
Travis Kelce has proven to be a remarkable performer, and he still has plenty of time to make a huge comeback. The Chiefs’ player has gotten a lot of hate for his recent performance, and a comeback could bring the fans back to his side.
Kelce has publicly expressed his intentions to return to an elite level athlete this season. He is aware of his poor performances in the last two years and plans on giving the Kansas City Chiefs all he’s got until he calls it a day.
Despite his declining statistics in recent seasons, Kelce remains an important player and a highly productive tight end. In the 2024 season, he recorded 97 receptions for 823 yards and 3 touchdowns over 16 games. The veteran’s true fans hope he can return to his former form and dominate the 2025 season.
Published: Sep 16, 2025 02:01 pm