Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce went viral after a costly fourth-quarter pass drop in the team’s 20 to 10 home loss to the Houston Texans. With the Chiefs’ playoff hopes slipping, cameras caught Kelce’s reaction on the field, and fans reacted to it.
Fans react to Travis Kelce’s reaction after pass drop
The Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason chances took a major blow on Sunday night. Down 17 to 10 late in the fourth quarter, Patrick Mahomes targeted his longtime tight end twice. On the second attempt, Kelce turned upfield early, bobbled the ball, and watched it fall into the hands of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. The tight end lay on the field as Houston celebrated the turnover, a moment that instantly went viral.
The slow-motion replay showed Myles Bryant making contact as Kelce reached for the ball. Teammates eventually helped Kelce up, and he walked to the bench, where he closed his eyes and sat in silence. NBC returned to the shot repeatedly as the final seconds ticked away, showing the weight of the moment. Kelce ultimately finished with one catch for eight yards on five targets. The loss dropped Kansas City to 6 to 7, which is their worst 13-game record since 2012, and moved them to the number 10 seed in the AFC. Their playoff odds now sit at 16 percent, making every remaining game a must-win situation.
Fans on social media expressed their frustration following the tight end’s viral moment. Many criticized the crucial error, with some choosing to mock Kelce and even reference his engagement with Taylor Swift. One user wrote, “Sometimes he can be a little too full of himself, so I guess that’s something that makes me chuckle, for him accidentally dropping such a crucial catch.” Another added, “Hell Travis Kelsey ain’t being good for the last two years I think that’s right about the time he started seeing Taylor Swift don’t y’all yeah I believe so TRUTH.”
With four games left and their playoff hopes fading, the Chiefs now face a steep climb.
