The AFC championship game will decide who will compete in this year’s Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals will be going at it this year. The winner of this game will be declared conference champions and have a huge chance to win their next Lombardi trophy. However, there were doubts about the Chiefs’ lineup. Travis Kelce supposedly had some injury concerns.
The tight end was supposedly facing some issues with his back. He was listed on the injury report as questionable to play. However, Adam Schefter gave the Chiefs fans a reprieve just before the game.
Fans have an interesting reaction to the news of Travis Kelce
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It seems like Kelce will be playing after all. NFL insider, Adam Schefter seemed to have made sure that the Chiefs fans have some hope. One of Mahomes‘ favorite targets will indeed be playing against the Bengals. Fans had some interesting reactions to the fact that the tight end who was listed as questionable is now playing.
Fans were going off after Schefter’s news went viral. One fan spoke about how Mahomes needs a lot of help.
how much help does mahomes need??
— Zack 🧀🦌 (@Pick6Jaire) January 29, 2023
Furthermore, a fan also spoke about how suspicious the timing of the injury report news was.
The chiefs really threw us off with their bluffs this week! 😭
— Cincyfan (@Cincyfan168) January 29, 2023
Furthermore, there were also some predictions on how well Kelce would score.
And he'll still be open on every play somehow and catch 4 TDs
— Johnny R (@JohnRaesen) January 29, 2023
Fans had plenty of predictions for how well Kelce would play today.
3 touchdown game incoming
— alex (@highIightheaven) January 29, 2023
Chiefs’ fans were ready to see their team win.
Bengals are finished
— Brycen 🔮 (@Brycen77) January 29, 2023
Additionally, it seemed like fans were convinced that Kelce would play even before the news.
There was about a zero percent chance he wouldn't play.
— MSM Is Biased (@animal_lover365) January 29, 2023
Finally, it was very clear to these fans that Kelce playing was an obvious happening.
In related news the sky is up and water is wet
— Ken Renner (@kennyken1418) January 29, 2023
It seems like fans are eager to see Kelce play. Furthermore, it seems like Kelce’s performance will be necessary if the Chiefs are to make the playoffs. The tight end has had some major contributions in this playoff’s divisional round.
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Kelce’s performance in the playoffs so far
While Kelce is a reliable tight end during the season, he has proven to be the sharpest arrow in the Chiefs’ quiver during playoffs. The tight end went on to dominate against the Jaguars in the divisional rounds. Kelce had a whopping 98 rushing yards, 14 receives, and 2 touchdowns that put up 14 of the 27 points the Chiefs had made.
Kelce is an indispensable part of the playoff crew for the Chiefs. Furthermore, it certainly will make fans happy that Kelce will be playing in the upcoming game. It only remains to be seen how much he dominates on the field.
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