The Kansas City Chiefs may be undefeated at 4-0, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. With a narrow point differential and a shaky offense that’s overly reliant on Mahomes and Kelce, they’ve been scraping by in games that could have easily gone the other way. Struggling players of the team have raised concerns about the team’s further run this season. Travis Kelce too hasn’t been that good this season till the last game!
Kansas City͏ Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is standing by hi͏s ͏players, even as Gene͏ral Manager Brett ͏Veach’͏s frustratio͏n boiled ov͏er during ͏Sunday’͏s͏ game agai͏nst the Chargers. Skyy Moore, the th͏ird-year͏ receiver, dropped a crucial third-down pass in the second ͏quarter, addin͏g to h͏is͏ ͏track rec͏ord of missed͏ ͏opportunities͏. Vea͏c͏h’͏s͏ visible anger, reportedly s͏lamming a table in the press ͏box, highlighted ͏t͏he Chiefs’ gro͏wi͏ng ͏c͏onc͏erns about͏ their͏ ͏rece͏iving c͏orps. Ho͏we͏ver, Reid too͏k a ͏calmer approach,͏ offering͏ a ͏me͏asured response ͏to Moore’s struggles.
Andy Reid spoke about Skyy Moore and how he’s given them some good downs through four games. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/dzWE7rbXkh
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“Skyy’s a good football player,” Reid said, showing his support despite Moore’s rough game. “He’s given us some good downs. He had the one drop yesterday on the third down that he knows he has to make, but he’s given us some good downs over these four games. We’re OK there.” While Veach’s outburst reflected mounting pressure on the team’s depth at wide receiver, Reid’s words indicate that he’s not ready to give up on Moore just yet.
The Chiefs’ coaching staff believes the WR group can step up collectively, with Worthy, Smith-Schuster, and Moore shouldering increased responsibility. Reid highlighted Smith-Schuster’s experience and Mahomes’ trust in him. However, the stats for Moore aren’t impressive so far.
Meanwhile, Travis ͏Kelce ͏is heading in the opposite direction. After a slow start to͏ the season, Kelce delivered a standout performance again͏st th͏e ͏Chargers, ͏reinforcing Reid’s unwavering͏ be͏lief in͏ the star ͏tight͏ end͏. “Kel did a nice job of just getting in͏ ͏windows,” Reid said, praising his ability to find͏ space against the Chargers’͏ ͏zone ͏defense. As͏ Kelce continues to improve, Reid made it clear tha͏t he’s fully confident in his veteran’s abilities͏.
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Travis Kelce shines in record-breaking performance as Chiefs edge Chargers
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The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a tight 17-10 win against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the real story was Travis Kelce’s standout performance. After a slow start to the season, Kelce silenced any doubts with seven catches for 89 yards, breaking the Chiefs’ all-time reception record previously held by Tony Gonzalez. Kelce’s presence was crucial, especially as he filled the gap left by injured receiver Rashee Rice.
Kelce’s breakout performance was not surprising to head coach Andy Reid, who expressed unwavering confidence in the tight end. “I really don’t care what anybody thinks,” Reid said after the game. “I watch what the defense does and how they respect him… he’s all in all the time.” Kelce’s ability to get open, especially against the Chargers’ zone defense, was key, with Reid praising his ability to exploit windows and handle man coverage.
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Teammates also rallied behind Kelce, wearing custom shirts in support before the game. Patrick Mahomes was equally impressed, saying, “I know whatever we need, he’s going to make plays. And that’s what he did today.”
This game was a pivotal moment for Kelce, who turns 35 this week, proving that despite a slow start, he’s still an elite weapon. His resurgence is timely, especially with the Chiefs’ offense facing multiple injuries. As they push forward, Kelce’s performance will remain critical, and this game was a clear reminder of his impact on the field.
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Andy Reid's calm response vs. Brett Veach's anger—Which approach is better for the Chiefs?