The Arrowhead is the loudest stadium in the world (142.2 DB). Patrick Mahomes sits on the same table as Tom Brady (debatable sure, but give him his flowers). The Chiefs cannot NOT score points. These are all facts… Alas… Sigh. KC just did the unthinkable. Scoring feels as natural to them as Travis Kelce busting out a dance in the end zone. But then, the unthinkable happened. Yeah, they got blanked. Shut out. Zilch on the board. And to the Broncos of all teams? Ouch.
But Trav’s having none of the hate ON THAT performance. “We f—ing didn’t throw any game,” Kelce fired back, visibly frustrated. “Guys were out there competing their asses off, trying to get a win. It wasn’t a fun game to be a part of. Don’t let this sh-t ruin our f—ing mojo. We’ve got to flip that switch and know we’re the biggest, baddest team out there.” That’s the Chiefs for you. Never short on swagger, even after a humbling loss.
But, say whatever, Kelce’s not wrong. You see, here’s the setup: KC had already locked down the No. 1 seed, a playoff spot firmly in hand, and they were cruising at 15-1 heading into week 18. So, Reid pulled a classic move—rest the stars, save the legs, and focus on the big picture. Logical, right?
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Except, well, the Broncos went full throttle and demolished the backups 38-0. Yup, you read that right. But let’s be real—this loss isn’t shaking the Chiefs’ Kingdom. These aren’t the soldiers Reid will deploy when the postseason battles begins.
With a playoff record of 24-21 and 10 straight postseason trips since 2015, Kansas City knows this terrain. A lil been there done that moment. Four Lombardis already gleam in their trophy case, and now they’re chasing a historic 3-peat. The question isn’t if they’ll bounce back. It’s how dominant they’ll look doing it.
However, of course, this didn’t sit well with everyone, especially when whispers started swirling about the Chiefs tanking the game to kick the Bengals out of contention. But were they really scared to face Cincy? Ahem, you’re poking the wrong bear (Travis Kelce) at the very wrong time.
Travis Kelce has had enough
Who Dey, let’s talk. You think the Chiefs tanked a meaningless week 18 game to dodge Cincy? Really? Travis Kelce isn’t just shaking his head—he’s putting you on blast. On his New Heights podcast, Kelce went full Mortal Kombat: “I wanted them in the f—ing playoffs. I want to slay every dragon one by one, like Mortal Kombat. AFC, NFC—give me all of them.”
The man doesn’t want an easy path; he wants to run through every contender. Even Joe Burrow at Arrowhead. Or as some like to call it—“Burrowhead” (I mean, he’s earned that with a 3-2 record over Mahomes & Co., but that doesn’t cut it at all).
Meanwhile, the Chiefs, fresh off two straight SB rings on their finger, rested their starters. Sure, they got blanked by Denver. But KC could have afforded to prioritize playoff health over regular-season drama. And yet, Bengals fans somehow took that as fear? So, no wonder Kelce scoffed: “I ain’t scared of a single soul, man. I’ll play them at the Walmart parking lot.” Now, tell me if that doesn’t sound like a guy ready for a fight.
However, Cincy had a bigger problem: relying on others to do their dirty work. The Bengals needed a Chiefs win to sneak into the playoffs, but Kansas isn’t here to play babysitter. While JB and Ja’Marr Chase had monster seasons, they needed one thing the Chiefs didn’t—a helping hand. Moreover, even the Bengals coach Zac Taylor called his team the one nobody wanted in the tournament. Kelce’s response? Bring it.
At the end of the day, the Chiefs don’t avoid challenges; they crush them. Well, ask the Bills, Eagles, or any other team they’ve faced in big games. But Kelce made it clear: “We’ve got nothing to prove. Let’s line up and settle it.” So, the moral of the story? Don’t poke the bear unless you’re ready for the roar.
