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Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter of the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kielce put on a show at Arrowhead Stadium and fans are loving it. At the half-time mark of the highly anticipated NFC showdown, the Chiefs are currently tied with the Bengals 20-20. Although the Chiefs have a not-so-positive history against Joe Burrow, their offense was on a mission in the first half.
Playing from the pocket, Mahomes made a connection that had fans screaming in delight. After an injury scare, the QB looks better than fine. Here’s what an exciting first half of the game saw.
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Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce light it up
Patrick Mahomes completed 13 of 19 passes for 167 yards. But the Chiefs Nation were treated to a spectacular connection from their favorite duo. Despite not being in full health and marked as questionable on the Chiefs’ final injury report Travis Kielce kept the Kelce name flying high. Hours after his older brother Eagles center Jason Kelce and Jalen Hurts crushed the 49ers in the NFC championship game, the Chiefs’ TE was looking to replicate the former’s success.
Nearing the two-minute mark of the second quarter Mahomes found his favorite TE to make the only touchdown of the first half. On 4th and 1, the QB found Kelce much to the delight of Chiefs Nation. Although the QB has been hopping around because of his high ankle sprain, it does not seem to be causing any limitations. Here’s what fans had to say.
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Excited fans took to Twitter to exclaim their thoughts on the connection. While its quite easy to decipher excited Chiefs fans from the rest, some fans were not impressed. This user huffed-
no one liked that
— Blobulous (@blobulous64) January 30, 2023
One fan had high praise for the duo.
Greatest QB TE duo when it’s all said and and done
— Exceed (@TBExceed) January 30, 2023
Another fan exclaimed.
Kelce and Mahomes connection, best to do what they do!! CHIEFS NATION DOING IT WELL ALRIGHT KEEP UP THE FIGHT!!
— Victor Davis (@VictorD21892774) January 30, 2023
One user is very confident in Joe Burrow.
Burrow is still on the football field. This game isn’t over
— Fan of Micheal McCorkle “Mac” Jones (@McCorkleFan) January 30, 2023
This fan added a visual representation to the Mahomes-Kelce bromance.
It really always is Kelce pic.twitter.com/O54dvXmLtC
— Colin (@IntroSpecktive) January 30, 2023
Despite their shaky start the Bengals’ offense has seemingly found solid ground. Burrow connected with Tee Higgins and later Ja’Marr Chase for touchdowns in response to the Chiefs’ moves. McPherson’s extra point kick on both occasions ensured that the Bengals tied with the Chiefs. But Chiefs Nation will hope that their QB will find his favorite TE more than once in what promises to be an exciting AFC championship game.
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