In a thrilling victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Travis Kelce once again struggled to make a significant impact for the defending Super Bowl champions. The absence of key offensive players like Hollywood Brown and Isiah Pacheco was evident as the team failed to dominate their opponents as they have in the past.
Despite their 13-point winning margin in the first three games of the season, AFC West leaders are facing challenges in getting their offense firing on all cylinders. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledged his own struggles, admitting, “We haven’t played well in all three games. I haven’t played very well… It’s about me getting back to my fundamentals.”
Mahomes, who threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, recognizes the need for improvement. Despite completing 66% of his passes, he threw one interception, which is not up to his usual standards.
Looking ahead, Mahomes predicts that Kelce will eventually get back on track. The tight end, who has been dating Taylor Swift, has only made eight receptions for 69 yards with no touchdowns in the first three games. However, Mahomes believes that as other players step up and make plays, it will open up opportunities for Kelce to make an impact.
As defenses focus on shutting down Kelce, Mahomes remains confident that his teammate will bounce back. He emphasized, “He wants to make an impact in the game but he wants to win at the end of the day… I’m going to try to do my best to keep feeding him the ball whenever he’s there, whenever he’s open.”
Despite the challenges they’ve faced early in the season, Mahomes and Kelce are determined to work together to overcome obstacles and lead their team to victory in the upcoming games. The grit and determination of the team will be put to the test as they face the Chargers next week.
