Chiefs Coach Andy Reid opts for Travis Kelce on the bench, as a new twist on Patrick Mahomes' healthstatus fuels worry within the team
Kansas City Chiefs Struggle as Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes Battle Injuries
The Kansas City Chiefs are off to a rocky start in the 2025 NFL season, finding themselves at the bottom of the AFC West with a record of 0-2. The team's struggles have been compounded by injuries to key players, most notably tight end Travis Kelce and franchise quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Kelce, a veteran tight end for the Chiefs, has been playing with an injury on his throwing hand despite participating fully in practice. This injury has not affected Mahomes' performance during practice periods that media observed. However, Kelce has taken responsibility for a costly error against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he dropped a key fourth-quarter pass, leading to an interception.
Mahomes, too, has been dealing with an injury. Despite not mentioning his wrist problem when speaking to reporters prior to practice, he appeared on the Week 3 injury report. The star quarterback, who is 0-2 for the first time in his nine-year NFL career, views Kansas City's current predicament as an opportunity for the team to prove themselves.
Coach Andy Reid has also taken responsibility for the Week 2 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Reid, who is in his 23rd season as an NFL head coach, has been instrumental in guiding the Chiefs to three Super Bowl appearances and one victory.
The Chiefs' offensive struggles have been exacerbated by the absence of top receivers Rashee Rice (due to suspension) and Xavier Worthy (due to injury). Worthy was sidelined after colliding with Kelce during a first-quarter play in the season opener.
Despite the challenges, Kelce remains accountable for his performances and this mindset will help the Chiefs as they look to bounce back in Week 3. Some fans have called for Kelce to be benched, but his determination and leadership are crucial for the team's turnaround.
As the Chiefs prepare for their next game, they are aware that their appearance on the injury report is concerning for a team struggling to build momentum. However, they remain optimistic that they can turn their fortunes around and climb up the AFC West standings.
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