Remember how last December, the league hit Travis Kelce with a $14,069 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct after he used the ball as a prop, dunking it over the crossbar in honor of Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez when he broke Kansas City’s franchise touchdown record. Now, the Chiefs’ #87 has been flagged again by the league office for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Kelce was fined $14,491 after making an obscene gesture during Kansas City’s Week 2 matchup. The incident came in the third quarter, with 4:16 on the clock; Patrick Mahomes connected with Kelce for a 23-yard strike over rookie-turned-star cornerback Cooper DeJean—his longest gain of the day.

Celebrating the moment in a taunting way facing the Eagles sidelines. No flag was thrown at the moment, but now the league has ruled on the gesture that followed.

And it’s not a surprise. Recently, the ‘Trav Tape’ has raised concerns. A bobbled catch against Philly that turned into a pivotal interception had Arrowhead buzzing with questions. Now, Kelce is making headlines for a different reason.

This isn’t the first time Kelce hasn’t been accountable like that.

Last season, during the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills, he was fined $11,255 for taunting.

Meanwhile, for Week 2 gameday accountability, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was hit with a $46,371 fine for an illegal use of the helmet against Kansas City.

Kelce’s frustration had shown up even earlier. In the second quarter, cameras captured him tossing his helmet on the sideline and shouting at teammates.

His mistakes proved costly: a pass from Mahomes slipped through his hands and was intercepted by Eagles defender Andrew Mukuba. However, despite being directly responsible, head coach Andy Reid is backing the veteran in Year 13.

Chiefs’ struggles fall on Andy Reid and Travis Kelce

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid openly accepted blame for the team’s 0-2 start. “I’ll take full responsibility for that game,” Reid said.

“I probably stayed too aggressive on that, and that’s my responsibility. I thought my guys played their tail off. They played hard, aggressive football, and they stuck together throughout the game, and that will pay off for us down the road as we continue to grow. We can’t have the turnover. Again, I’ve got to dial up something different there.”

Travis Kelce echoed some of that accountability on the New Heights podcast. “You try and turn into Superman and do too much,” he admitted. “You try and do more than what is asked of you on a certain play or certain moment. Do I do the routine thing? Or do something spectacular and try to make it all work? I think there’s a little bit of that, at least from me.”

Kelce’s struggles have already contributed to two of the team’s low points this season, including a Week 1 collision with teammate Xavier Worthy that dislocated Worthy’s shoulder, keeping him out of the Week 2 Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles. Worthy now faces the possibility of missing Week 3 as well.

Even Mike Florio weighed in with a blunt assessment. “Maybe things don’t move as fast as they did for him. Maybe he no longer has that high level of skill. Father Time is undefeated. And I know it’s harsh, but it’s reality.”

Kelce’s résumé is undeniable, but the slips have started to pile up. Week 2 wasn’t the first mishap of this season, and it likely won’t be the last.

The Chiefs have a capable backup in Noah Gray, who posted 437 receiving yards and five touchdowns last season. Gray has proven he can step up if needed, and with the team desperate for a win, that opportunity could come sooner than expected.