Travis Kelce: Chiefs Have Every Piece Needed to Be Great
FRANKFURT, Germany — The Kansas City Chiefs are heading into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins with a less-than-stellar offensive performance compared to previous seasons. However, tight end Travis Kelce believes that the team’s struggles are not due to a deficiency at wide receiver.
Kelce expressed his confidence in the team’s potential, stating, “This team has every piece that it needs to be great.” He emphasized the importance of teamwork and the coaching staff’s ability to put the players in positions to succeed. Kelce believes that the team’s success hinges on the players’ ability to rise to the occasion during critical moments.
The Chiefs, currently standing at 6-2, have been averaging about seven points fewer per game compared to last season. In their recent game against the Denver Broncos, they were held without a touchdown for the third time since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018.
Criticism has been directed towards Kansas City’s wide receivers for their lack of production. The Chiefs lead the NFL with 19 dropped passes, most of which were by wide receivers. These drops have cost the team several big plays, including a missed catch by Skyy Moore in the end zone during the fourth quarter against the Broncos.
Kelce acknowledged the impact of turnovers on the team’s performance, stating, “If you watch that game, there’s a lot of turnovers, and the statistics for when you turn the ball over, they’re not very high on winning.” The Chiefs committed five turnovers in their game against the Broncos. Kelce emphasized the need for better ball control and minimizing dropped passes and missed assignments.
Despite arriving in Germany later than their opponents, Kelce assured fans that the team would have the energy and determination to address their issues. He stated, “We got a team that we’re ready to roll. Anytime, anywhere, whether it’s in the parking lot, whether it’s on some nice grass or a mud field, we don’t care. It is all mental for us, and we’re ready to rock and roll.”
Interestingly, Kelce’s performance seems to improve when singer Taylor Swift is in attendance at Chiefs games. He averages nine catches for 108 yards when she’s watching in person, compared to five catches for 50 yards when she isn’t present. However, Kelce dismissed the notion that Swift’s presence directly affects his performance, attributing his success to coincidence.
As for whether Swift will be in Frankfurt for Sunday’s game, Kelce remained tight-lipped. He explained, “When I mention or everybody knows that she’s at the game, the over-under on my catches kind of goes up and down. The spread goes up and down. I don’t want to mess with any of that stuff, so I’m just going to keep it to myself.”
In conclusion, Travis Kelce remains optimistic about the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential for greatness despite their offensive struggles this season. He believes that the team has all the necessary components to succeed and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and mental preparation. As the Chiefs face the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany, fans eagerly await to see if the team can rise to the occasion and showcase their true potential.