Patrick Mahomes Felt a Sense of Deja Vu When Partner-in-Crime Travis Kelce Brushed Aside His Ankle Pain

The Chiefs locked in their fourth win, continuing their reign as supported by defeating the Minnesota Vikings in an intense Week 5 showdown on Sunday for 27-20. While it wasn’t the most impressive run by the Chiefs, it was their star tight end, Travis Kelce, who hogged the shine.

The Chiefs jolted for a moment when Travis Kelce stumbled in the second quarter with a no-contact injury after catching a pass from Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs fans held their breath, watching Kelce leave the field, slamming his helmet on the sideline. However, in a dramatic twist, Kelce returned to the gridiron in the third quarter and eventually caught a game-changing 4-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes, leading the Chiefs to 27-13. It turned out to be the highlight of the Sunday match, and Mahomes saw it coming.

Mahomes knew what Kelce was plotting

As Kelce was limped off to the sideline with the score tied at 13-13, Mahomes caught a glimpse of the All-Pro tight end treading back and forth on the sideline. He had a feeling that Kelce was determined to get back in action. After all, Mahomes knows his tight end well.

“I saw him on the sideline during that first drive,” Mahomes mentioned in his press conference after the Sunday match. For Mahomes, this situation all felt far too familiar reminding him of his own good old days.

“It was like a role reversal; it was like me in the playoffs. I was just standing there on the sideline trying to get back in,” Mahomes admitted.

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“I feel like Travis has the same mindset I do. If you give him a window to get back in the game, he’s going to be back in the game. He’s a competitor, man. That’s why he’s one of the greatest; he can battle through stuff like that.”, Mahomes continued to gush about his favorite buddy.

Mahomes’s confidence in Kelce was palpable in his words, and he had nothing but praise for the All-Pro tight end. Coach Reid shared the same feelings when it came to the Chiefs’ powerhouse of the tight end.

Reid is anything but fazed

Coach Reid was unfazed by Kelce’s fire. After all, he knows Kelce’s unwavering determination firsthand.

“But he’s a pretty tough kid…He loves to play the game,” Reid said in the post-game press conference.

Travis Kelce had a wild season, kicking it off with a knee injury he suffered during a preseason practice. Consequently, Kelce sat out during the Chiefs’ season opener against the Detroit Lions. His absence was felt, as the Champions lost in a lackluster match against the Lions.

As for the latest updates on Kelce’s injury, there is a fog. However, knowing Kelce’s edge, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him back on the field on Thursday when the Chiefs take on the Broncos.

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