Travis Kelce assumed responsibility for the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Green Bay Packers, openly acknowledging that the team was solely accountable for the outcome. The Green Bay Packers, led by quarterback Jordan Love, delivered an impressive performance, securing a 27-19 victory and bringing their season record to an even six wins and six losses, as reported by MARCA.
In the post-game locker room discussion with reporters, the 34-year-old tight end candidly recognized the Packers’ superior execution during the match. The Chiefs, aiming for a win to solidify their top spot in the AFC, now find themselves in the third position, trailing behind the Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens. Visibly disheartened, Travis Kelce admitted that the Chiefs displayed a subpar performance against their NFL rivals, stating, “I mean, that’s a good football team (Green Bay Packers), and they played better than us. We’ve just got to keep rallying together and fighting and growing together.”
During the game, the tight end, who caught four passes for 81 yards, couldn’t secure a crucial fifth reception on the final play when quarterback Patrick Mahomes attempted a Hail Mary pass in a last-ditch effort to tie the game and force overtime. Reflecting on a late controversial decision by the referee, Kelce candidly remarked, “I can’t blame this thing on anybody but ourselves, man.” Fans and commentators noted several disputed calls from officials, including a non-call in the closing moments favoring the Packers.
Patrick Mahomes, addressing the media post-game, took a pragmatic view of the officiating, commenting, “It is what it is,” and acknowledging the game’s physical nature. The two-time Super Bowl winner added, “When we’re in that situation, I can’t be wanting a flag. I have to try to go out there and win the game myself and with the rest of my teammates.”
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— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) December 4, 2023
On a different note, recent frustration among Taylor Swift fans arose when neither Patrick Mahomes nor his wife Brittany shared a picture of Swift or her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at their extravagant Christmas celebration. Disappointed fans speculated that the couple attended Mahomes’ Christmas party in Kansas City, dressed as squirrels, yet refrained from posting about it on social media. This isn’t the first time Brittany has drawn the attention of “Swifties,” as some discovered previous tweets expressing sentiments about Taylor that were posted long before they met, causing a lack of enthusiasm among the fans.